Category Archives: News

Health Canada Approves Pfizer Covid Booster for All Aged 18+
Health Canada has officially approved Pfizer's Covid vaccine booster for use in all residents aged 18 and older. Recent studies have revealed that, while still the most effective form of protection, t...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

BC On Pace to Break Last Year's Toxic Drug Overdose Death Record
Two consecutive record setting months have BC on pace to eclipse last year's already steep overdose death total. Through September, the province has already registered 1,534 deaths resulting from toxi...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Search for Missing Williams Lake Area Boater Ends in Heartbreak
A search for a missing boater which stretched across parts of three days has ended in heartbreak. Search efforts began on Sunday night, after Williams Lake RCMP received reports that the 60 year-old m...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Skeena Ultra Marathon Trail Running Weekend Proposed for Terrace
If you live in Terrace and have ever lamented that a marathon was just too short, you're in luck. After receiving Council permission last night, Terrace is set to become host of the Skeena Ultra Marat...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Leak Detection Work to Cause Intermittent Water Service Delays in Witset
Residents of the Witset First Nation can expect intermittent disruptions in their water service over the next few weeks. In order for the Band to improve the capacity of their water system, they must ...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Ottawa Gives Additional $7 Million Funding Boost to Indigenous Language Revitalization Programs in BC
Fresh funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage has relieved concerns over the continuation of language revitalization programs in BC. Earlier in the year, BC announced that they would not be c...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Hospital Visitors Must Now Provide Proof of Vaccination, Prince Rupert Emergency Department Limited
Beginning today, those who wish to visit BC hospitals will need to provide proof of vaccination to enter. Visitors who are under the age of 12 are exempt from the new rule, and some exceptions can be ...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Eduroam Program Looks to Bring Safe, Secure, and Reliable Internet Access to Students in Terrace
A project aimed at providing secure, safe, and reliable internet roaming access to students across Canada is partnering with the City of Terrace. Eduroam is a service provided by BCNet looking to brid...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021 Eduroam's existing hotspots in Northwest BC

Kitimaat Village Fire Deemed Suspicious
An investigation in to a Kitimaat Village fire has been launched after crews deemed the Saturday blaze suspicious. Both Kitimat RCMP and crews from the Haisla Fire Department are involved in the inves...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021

Damage to Terrace Sewage Treatment Plant Could Cost Hundreds of Thousands to Repair
Recently discovered damage at the City of Terrace's Sewage Treatment Plant could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair. Damage sustained by the plant's outfall pipe during this year's floodi...
Jeff Blagden Nov 09, 2021