Category Archives: News

Emergency Warming Centre Open This Weekend
An Emergency Warming Centre (EWC) will be available this weekend in Terrace to support residents during extreme cold weather. The centre will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM on Saturday and Sunday, February...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 07, 2025

February 6 News
Sabrina Spencer Feb 06, 2025

City of Terrace Exploring Downtown Housing Options
City planning staff and consultants are in downtown Terrace this week to assess local buildings as part of a project aimed at increasing residential housing. The goal is to identify opportunities for ...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 06, 2025

B.C. Opens Six New Indigenous Justice Centres to Improve Legal Support
The B.C. government, in partnership with the BC First Nations Justice Council, has opened six new Indigenous Justice Centres across the province. Located in Kamloops, Williams Lake, Cranbrook, Port Ha...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 06, 2025

FNLC Calls for Respect of First Nations' Rights in Response to Postponed Tariffs
The First Nations Leadership Council is condemning the postponed tariffs proposed by the Trump administration, urging that any response from Canada and British Columbia must respect First Nations' inh...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 06, 2025

Work Begins on Second Phase of Gymnastics Facility Upgrade in Smithers
Phase 2 of the gymnastics facility expansion at the LB Warner Site in Smithers is now underway. The Northern Edge Sport Association (NESA), previously known as the Bulkley Valley Gymnastics Associatio...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 06, 2025

BC Highway Patrol Warns to Tighten Lug Nuts After Winter Tire Change
BC Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to ensure their lug nuts are tightened after changing to winter tires. Earlier this month, a 4x4 truck spun out on the Highway after losing a wheel, despite havi...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 06, 2025 jonson / Depositphotos.com

Kitimat Council Adopts Key Bylaws and Initiatives
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...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 06, 2025

Lax Kw'alaams Responds to Gitxaala Nation's Legal Claim
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 ...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 05, 2025

B.C. Fast-Tracking Resource Projects to Reduce U.S. Dependence
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...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 05, 2025