Category Archives: News

New Prefabricated Classrooms Open in Smithers to Address Growing Student Demand
Smithers has welcomed a new prefabricated classroom addition at cole La Grande-ourse, replacing the school's previous leased facility. This new five-classroom addition, which also includes a gymnasium...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 04, 2025

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Works to Rehabilitate Chilcotin Logging Roads for Wildlife
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) is working to restore a network of logging roads in the Cariboo Chilcotin to a more natural state, benefiting local wildlife, including endangered caribou. ...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 04, 2025

Cariboo Regional District Board Urges Province to Finalize Deal with Atlantic Power
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is calling on the provincial government and BC Hydro to expedite a new deal to keep the Williams Lake Power Plant (WLPP) operational. The biomass-fueled plant, whic...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 04, 2025

February 4 News
Sabrina Spencer Feb 04, 2025

Survey on Housing Needs in Terrace Open Until Feb 14
'Ksan Society and the University of Victoria are conducting a survey on housing needs and perceptions of homelessness in Terrace. Funded by SPARC BC, the project aims to assess housing insecurity in t...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 04, 2025

Trump Pauses Tariffs on Canada for 30 Days
U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily paused tariffs on Canadian goods for 30 days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to a new border security plan. The plan, which includes increased pe...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 03, 2025 mcgphoto / Depositphotos.com

Chief Crystal Smith to Receive 2025 Testimonial Dinner Award
Chief Crystal Smith of the Haisla First Nation will be honored with the 2025 Testimonial Dinner Award on February 7. The award recognizes her exceptional leadership in advancing economic reconciliatio...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 03, 2025

Pierre Poilievre Responds to U.S. Tariffs in Vancouver
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed the U.S. tariff issue during a press conference in Vancouver yesterday. Poilievre condemned the tariffs, calling them "unjustified" and emphasizing that ...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 03, 2025

Slow Down and Move Over Focus on Road Safety
BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers this February to follow the 70/40 rule when approaching vehicles with flashing lights. The rule, which is part of the BC Motor Vehicle Act, requires drivers to r...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 03, 2025

Proposal Seeks More First Nations Representation on Coast Mountains School Board
An Indigenous education group is pushing to expand the Coast Mountains School Board from seven to nine trustees to better reflect the district's student population. Nearly half of the students identif...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 03, 2025