Category Archives: News
Virtual Public Hearing Draws Dozens of Smithers Residents Opposed to Crematorium Proposal
A group of more than 60 Smithers residents have taken issue with District plans to amend a zoning bylaw's text. That amendment would allow for a crematorium to be built at 3844 Henry Road, currently z...
Dec 09, 2021
Quesnel Assault Leaves One Man in Hospital with Life Threatening Injuries
One man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an assault outside a Quesnel social society yesterday. RCMP were initially called to the hospital just before 7:30 at night for reports ...
Dec 09, 2021
Terrace Students Report Discovery of Apparent Animal Remains on School Grounds
Terrace RCMP are investigating after a group of students discovered what appears to be animal remains. According to police, students at a local elementary school reported the discovery of a suspicious...
Dec 09, 2021
Smithers Residents With Wood Burning Stoves Being Asked to Upgrade, with Rebates
Smithers residents with wood burning stoves or heaters are being asked to upgrade their equipment, but not for free. Residents looking to upgrade their wood stoves could be eligible for as much as 3,0...
Dec 09, 2021
Tsilhqot'in National Government and UBC Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Indigenous knowledge and experiences will continue to inform projects at the University of BC, thanks to a fresh Memorandum of Understanding. Signed between the University and the Tsilhqot'in National...
Dec 09, 2021
TCG President Chad Day to Pay Minor League Hockey Registration Fees for Tahltan Youth
An influx of Tahltan children will be hitting the youth hockey scene, thanks to one man's generosity. Tahltan Central Government President Chad Day announced yesterday that he would be paying the mino...
Dec 09, 2021
Multiple Northern Regions See Significant Covid Case Drops in Weekly Report
It was a modest jump in Covid cases for Terrace last week as they once again paced the Northwest. Terrace saw 56 cases last week, up from 49 the week before according to the BC CDC's weekly report. Pr...
Dec 09, 2021
BC NDP Elect First Ever Indigenous Party President in Aaron Sumexheltza
For the first time in its history, the BC NDP have elected an Indigenous person to be their new President. Aaron Sumexheltza (Shoo-muh-hetsa), a former elected Chief for the Lower Nicola Indian Band, ...
Dec 09, 2021
British Columbia Passes Last Year's Record for Illicit Drug Overdose Deaths
British Columbia has set a new record, but it's one that they are far from proud of. After the third straight record breaking month, BC has eclipsed last year's illicit overdose death total with 1,782...
Dec 09, 2021
Staffing Issues Impacting Diagnostic Imaging at Mills Memorial Hospital
Staffing has been an issue for hospitals in the North for some time, and Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace is not exempt. Northern Health says Mills is experiencing significant challenges with staffi...
Dec 09, 2021