Category Archives: News
Terrace RCMP investigating sudden death
Terrace RCMP are investigating after finding a deceased man on Ferry Island Wednesday night. At around 11:30 p.m. on Jun. 24, RCMP responded to a report of a missing person at the campground. Accordin...
Jun 25, 2020
B.C. enters phase 3 of its restart plan
B.C. is now entering phase 3 of its restart plan. The announcement came yesterday from Premier John Horgan. Horgan also notes, "As we carefully turn up the dial on our activity, we can now look to tra...
Jun 25, 2020
Improvements coming for pedestrian and cycling infrastucture in the north
Six northern communities will benefit from new and improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. This project is made possible through the Province's Active Transportation Grants program. It will al...
Jun 24, 2020
Two arrests result in firearms and drugs being seized
Two people have been arrested during a firearms investigation. On Jun. 23, at approximately 5:20 p.m. the Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit arrested two individuals after stopping a suspect. A ma...
Jun 24, 2020
Changes to Mental Health Act could keep youth in care for a maximum of seven days following an overdose
The provincial government is changing the Mental Health Act to improve care and safety for youth experiencing substance abuse by providing short-term involuntary emergency stabilization care following...
Jun 23, 2020
BC Human rights commissioner hosting virtual townhall for people in the Northwest
B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender will be hosting a virtual townhall for people in B.C.'s Northwest. It will take place on Thursday Jun. 25 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will be an opp...
Jun 23, 2020
Bear reported in the Terrace area
There has been reports of a bear spotted in Terrace. In a Facebook post today the City of Terrace said they received reports of a bear hanging around the Terrace Mountain trails, Johnstone St and the ...
Jun 23, 2020
Update to Mines Act to improve permitting and safety
The province has announced a proposed update to the Mines Act that would ensure better protection for workers and the environment. If passed, the legislation will create a new chief permitting officer...
Jun 22, 2020
Province extends deferral of electricity costs for impacted industries
To continue to support B.C.'s mining, forestry and other industries impacted by Covid-19, the provincial government and B.C. Hydro are extending the opportunity for these companies to defer electricit...
Jun 22, 2020
Health Officials investigating reports of racism against Indigenous people in health care
Health Minister Adrian Dix has appointed Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to investigate the facts regarding racism in hospitals. Health Minister Adrian Dix says he was told last night about a game played by ...
Jun 19, 2020