Category Archives: News

At the February 3 meeting, Kitimat's Council adopted several important bylaws and initiatives. They approved the Fire Training Grounds third-party use fees bylaw, allowing external organizations to us...

Lax Kw'alaams Mayor and Council are addressing a legal claim filed by the Gitxaala Nation in the BC Supreme Court. Gitxaala is asserting Aboriginal rights and title over the Prince Rupert harbour and ...

B.C. Premier David Eby is fast-tracking 18 major resource projects as part of a strategy to reduce the province's economic reliance on the U.S. These projects, valued at $20 billion and expected to cr...

The Prince Rupert District Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns over new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, warning they will hurt local businesses and industries in northern BC. These tariffs threate...

Unregulated drug deaths continue to rise in Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert, with new data showing troubling trends from 2023 to 2024. Terrace remains one of the hardest-hit areas, with its death ...

Trigon Pacific Terminals is urging the federal government to remove Prince Rupert Port Authority's monopoly on LPG exports, calling it a crucial step to protect Canada's economy from U.S. trade tariff...

The Town of Smithers has applied for a grant to identify, track, and maintain its natural resource assets while assessing climate change impacts on ecosystem services. This initiative aims to support ...

The City of Prince Rupert is addressing concerns about the future of the Prince Rupert Library. With aging infrastructure and limited funding, the City is exploring options to improve library services...

The Government of Canada is investing over $109 million to enhance marine safety and environmental protection through the Oceans Protection Plan. Part of this funding supports the Council of the Haida...

Northern Health has hired 877 new staff members across Northern BC to help address staffing shortages and increasing demand. This includes 254 registered nurses, 124 of whom are new graduates from acr...