Category Archives: News
Terrace Trade Show has been cancelled
The Board of Directors of the Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce have cancelled the 27th annual Trade show, which was scheduled for April 24-25. "We did not come to this decision lightly, but ...
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19 concerns impacting northern B.C. post-secondary schools
As health officials expect to see more cases of COVID-19 in BC, post-secondary schools are trying to minimize the impact of the virus. The University of Northern B.C. announced Saturday that the last ...
Mar 15, 2020
Travel recommendations made for Haida Gwaii Residents
The Council of Haida Nation, Old Masset Village Council and Skidegate Band Council have made a recommendation that island citizens avoid unnecessary travel off of the island. This decision was made wi...
Mar 13, 2020
Junior All Native Basketball Tournament cancelled
Organizers of the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament have decided to cancel this year's event. In a note to teams and coaches, organizers say the spirit of the tournament is to bring people toget...
Mar 13, 2020
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine releases statement on Covid-19
Currently the risk of Covid-19 in B.C. is determined to be low. The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is engaged in planning activities to be proactive in minimizing risk, as well as managing and m...
Mar 13, 2020
RCMP investigating break in at mausoleum
On Monday, Prince George RCMP received a report of a break & enter to the mausoleum at the Prince George Cemetery. Initial indications were that one or more persons smashed a window to the buildin...
Mar 12, 2020
Smithers closes municipal facilities over COVID-19 concerns, says town hall will remain open for now
The Town of Smithers has closed most municipal office facilities over concerns about COVID-19. A news release issued Thursday afternoon says the Town is enacting the measures for what it says is in th...
Mar 12, 2020
Gathering Our Voices cancelled due to concerns of Covid-19
The Gathering Our Voices event Secwpemc traditional territory in Kamloops has been cancelled. The decision was made upholding the safety precautions recommended by Provincial Health amid growing conce...
Mar 12, 2020
Out of caution Trudeau goes into self-isolation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife are going into self-isolation following Sophie Trudeau's return from a UK speaking engagement. Sophie was experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. In a Facebook ...
Mar 12, 2020
Kitimat transit services returning to full strength March 16
Bus riders in Kitimat will be able to rely on full transit services by next week. BC Transit and Pacific Western Transportation put in service reductions in late January due to a shortage of drivers. ...
Mar 12, 2020