Category Archives: News
Latest COVID-19 Numbers
The B.C. Ministry of Health announced today there are 997 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 106,985 in the province. There are currently 8,728 active cases in the province, that includes 3,766 varian...
Apr 07, 2021
Full Cellular Coverage for Highway of Tears
Complete cellular coverage is finally coming to Highway 16, also known as the Highway of Tears. The announcement was made this morning, just over 15 years after the Highway of Tears Symposium ended in...
Apr 07, 2021 Walk for MMIWG in Terrace, Feb. 14th, 2021.
Northern Health Makes Booking Error for Chetwynd Residents
Some Chetwynd residents may have to delay their COVID-19 immunization appointments. Northern Health said they made a mistake with the bookings, and some appointments were double-booked. The vaccinatio...
Apr 06, 2021
Another COVID-19 Outbreak in Prince Rupert
Only three weeks after an outbreak had been declared over, the Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert is dealing with another outbreak. According to Northern Health, two residents of the care home, which is...
Apr 06, 2021
Increase in COVID-19 Variants, and Provincial Website Goes Live
During today's provincial COVID-19 briefing, provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, reported 1,068 new cases, and three additional deaths due to the virus. There are also more than 200 new cases...
Apr 06, 2021
Devastating Fire Closes Tim Hortons in Terrace
An early morning fire on Easter Sunday has closed one of the two Tim Hortons restaurants in Terrace. The fire broke out shortly before 4 a.m., and restaurant manager, Janine Kraft, said employees init...
Apr 06, 2021 Tim Hortons on Keith Avenue in Terrace, after a devastating fire.
Tory Leader Participates in Terrace Virtual Town Hall
Conservative party leader, Erin O'Toole, participated in a virtual town hall, held by the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. With a potential for a spring election, the Tory lead...
Apr 06, 2021 Conservative Party leader, Erin O'Toole during a virtual town hall sponsored by the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce.
B.C. Government announces funding to help reduce wildfire risks
The Provincial Government has announced over $5 million to help Community Forest Agreement holders complete wildfire risk reduction projects. The B.C. Community Forest Association will distribute more...
Apr 01, 2021
BCCDC regional case data for March 21 to March 27
The BCCDC has released their weekly Covid-19 regional data. Prince Rupert saw a small dip in cases reporting 80 between March 21 and 27. Terrace had 20 cases, Kitimat 13, Smithers 8, the Nisga'a regio...
Apr 01, 2021
Indigenous peoples over the age of 18 can now call to book their Covid-19 vaccine
The province continues to update their Covid-19 vaccination plan. As of today, Indigenous people that are 18 years and older can now call to book their vaccine appointment. Otherwise people over the a...
Mar 31, 2021