Category Archives: News
Northern Health Further Alters Regional Health Order, Allowing In-Person Worship Services
Northern Health is once again altering Covid restrictions when it comes to worship services. Last month, the Health Authority announced they would be expanding regional orders which had been in place ...
Dec 09, 2021
Rolling Overnight Closures on Northern BC Highways (Mostly 16) to Begin Tonight
Northern drivers are being warned to expect delays on the roads the next few days. Large commercial vehicles will be transporting oversized cargo, necessitating rolling closures across much of Highway...
Dec 09, 2021
Northern Health Reminding Prince Rupert Residents of Virtual Health Care Clinic
Northern Health is reminding Prince Rupert residents that there are alternatives to long emergency room waits. Prince Rupert has been facing higher than usual patient volumes for some time now, and it...
Dec 09, 2021
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