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2023 Already Third Worst Wildfire Season in BC's History With Lightning Season Just Getting Underway
It's already the third worst wildfire season in the Province's history, and with over 100 active wildfires, it may not be slowing down soon. 2018 holds the record for most hectares burned in a single ...
Jul 06, 2023
Trigon Export Terminal the Only in Terminal in BC to Receive a Perfect Score on Green Marine's Performance Report
Trigon's multi-commodity export terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert stands alone as the top terminal in BC, according to a new report. They were the only terminal in the province to receive a perfec...
Jul 06, 2023
MP Taylor Bachrach Renews Calls to Improve Rail Safety on 10th Anniversary of the Lac-Magantic Disaster
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is continuing his fight to improve rail safety on the 10th anniversary of the Lac-Megantic tragedy. On this day in 2013, a 73-car freight train carrying crude ...
Jul 06, 2023
City of Terrace Bans Lawn Watering to Conserve Water for Fire Crews Amid Record Breaking Temperature Forecasts
With record breaking heat blanketing the Northwest, and heat waves in place, the City of Terrace is looking to conserve water. As a result, they have placed a temporary ban on lawn watering, beginning...
Jul 06, 2023
Concerns Over Economy and Supply Chain Issues Grow as Port Worker Strike Enters Day Six
Concerns are escalating across the country over the economic impacts of the on-going port worker strike, as it heads into day six. Experts are noting the irreparable damage a lengthy strike could do t...
Jul 06, 2023
Hudson's Hope RCMP Looking for Witnesses to Fatal Collision from Last Friday
Hudson's Hope RCMP are looking to speak with witnesses or anyone who may have information on a fatal collision from last Friday. A vehicle had been driving along Canyon Drive just before 3:00 in the m...
Jul 05, 2023
Prince Rupert Collects Over 1,100 Menstrual Products for Those in Need As Part of United Way's Period Promise Campaign
More than 1,100 menstrual products have been donated by Prince Rupert residents as part of the United Way's Period Promise campaign. Nearly a quarter of Canadians in need cannot afford menstrual produ...
Jul 05, 2023
RCMP Seeking Information on Shooting in Old Massett from Last Month
RCMP are hoping the public can help reveal more information about a shooting in Old Massett from last month. On the morning of June 19th, police received a 9-1-1 call, during which a woman was heard y...
Jul 05, 2023
Proposal to Rezone Former Capri Motor Inn in Smithers to Allow for Supportive Housing Receives First Two Readings from Council
A rezoning proposal which would allow for new supportive housing to be built in Smithers has received first and second readings from council. Proposed by BC Housing, the request comes following their ...
Jul 05, 2023
Campfire Ban Set to Take Effect Across Most of Northwest Fire Centre Tomorrow Afternoon
With the Northwest staring down the barrel of another heatwave, the Wildfire Service is set to ban campfires in some regions once more. Currently, Category two and three open fires are banned across B...
Jul 05, 2023