Category Archives: News
Snowfall warning issued for Dease Lake
Dease Lake residents may want to prepare for some winter weather. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning with 10 to 15 centimetres expected. Forecasters say a Pacific frontal system will arr...
Oct 31, 2019
Prince Rupert looking to refresh its logo/branding
Is the City of Prince Rupert's current logo and crest outdated? The City thinks so. Prince Rupert has put out a call to find out what it would cost to develop a new logo and brand identity. The Reques...
Oct 31, 2019
Haida Gwaii ferry schedule delayed
Ferry Route 26's return to full service will be delayed until April 2020. The ferry route runs between Skidegate and Alliford bay. The ferry leaves Alliford Bay for the first sailing of the day at 7:1...
Oct 31, 2019
NDP to challenge appeal of human rights tribunal ruling
Newly minted Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach was on hand for NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh addressed the media with his new caucus Wednesday. Singh says his party's first act when Parliament resum...
Oct 31, 2019
Search continues for missing Houston woman
RCMP and search teams are focusing on the Buck Flats Road area as they continue to search for a missing Houston woman. Mounties say 69-year-old Laureen Fabian was last seen leaving her rural home arou...
Oct 30, 2019
First day in Ottawa for Taylor Bachrach
Former Mayor of Smithers and newly elected Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is getting settled into his new job in Ottawa. He says he will continue to work hard on behalf of all the communitie...
Oct 30, 2019
Cannabis company moving to Terrace
An application for a retail marijuana store has been approved by Terrace City Council. Quantum One is looking to occupy the empty space two doors down from Subway. A public input meeting was held on O...
Oct 30, 2019
Northwest Indigenous youth athletes honoured for achievements
Six outstanding Indigenous youth athletes have been recognized for their achievements. The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I-SPARC) presented the 2019 Premier's Award for I...
Oct 30, 2019 2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Northwest Regional Ceremony receiving line and recipients. Seated (L-R): Recipients Olivia Woods, Lando Ball, Irene Stevens, Destin Starlund (Northwest Regional Recipients not pictured, Devan Boyko and Samantha Wiley). Back Row: I·SPARC Executive Director, Rick Brant, 2018 Northwest Premier’s Awards Recipient, Jaimie Denny, Hereditary Chief George Gray, Marge Fraser, Deena & Gerald Robinson, Gitanyow Chief Tony Morgan, I·SPARC Northwest Regional Lead, Dewayne Robinson, Gitanmaax Chief Tracey Woods.
Lheidli T'enneh to host first Potlatch in over 70 years
A Prince George-area First Nation is gearing up to hold its first Potlatch in over 70 years. The Lheidli T'eneeh are hosting 20 First Nations representitives from around northern B.C. this week as the...
Oct 30, 2019
Quesnel man to appeal Yukon murder conviction
A 22-year-old Quesnel man will appeal his first-degree murder conviction for a 2017 shooting in Yukon. A jury found Edward Penner guilty of killing 25-year-old Adam Cormack at a gravel pit near Whiteh...
Oct 30, 2019