Category Archives: News
Avalanche control planned for east of Terrace
A note for drivers in the Northwest. Highway 16 will be closed 34 kilometres east of Terrace starting at 10:30 Thursday March 12 for avalanche control. The BC transportation ministry says motorists ca...
Mar 12, 2020
Juno's cancelled due to concerns of Covid-19
The Juno Awards are the latest big event hit by the spread of Covid-19. In a tweet posted today the organizers have expressed their remorse for having to cancel this event. The Canadian Academy of Rec...
Mar 12, 2020
Prince Rupert RCMP make arrest in connection with February 28 home invasion
Prince Rupert RCMP have arrested a man wanted in connection with a home invasion last month. Police are thanking the public for providing tips and information which lead to the arrest. Investigators s...
Mar 11, 2020
Prince Rupert completes final child care assessment and action plan
Following months of public consultation and research Prince Rupert now has a new Child Care Assessment and Action Plan. The intent of the plan is to help inform the Province and local stakeholders abo...
Mar 11, 2020
Williams Lake hoping to build renewable gas plant
The City of Williams Lake is hoping to put some the region's wood fibre to use in a new green energy project. The City is working with B.C.-based Transition Energy Inc. (TEI) to build a plant that wou...
Mar 11, 2020
RCMP investigating suspicious death in Vanderhoof
RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Vanderhoof. Police went to a local home around 2 p.m. Monday, March 9 to check on someone's well-being. Officers found a woman dead at the residence and br...
Mar 11, 2020
One man is in custody following string of car thefts
In the afternoon of Mar. 9, Smithers RCMP received a report of a man on a bicycle that had stolen a black Ford F350. The suspect left behind a white ford F250 that was reported stolen in Terrace. Shor...
Mar 10, 2020
Funding announced for North Coast schools
Funding for North Coast schools has been announced by MLA Jennifer Rice. Students on the North Coast are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces with over $2.5 million in provincia...
Mar 10, 2020
House of Commons Standing Committee to convene over Indigenous issues
Today, Wet'suwet'en hereditary leader Theresa Tait Day will testify in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs to ask the Federal Government to ensure women...
Mar 10, 2020
Good news for Pinecrest residents in Prince Rupert
In a Facebook post today MLA Jennifer Rice gave good news to Prince Rupert residents worried about renovictions. The developer has now agreed to stagger renovations, giving relief to the affected resi...
Mar 09, 2020