Category Archives: News
Port provides over $94,000 for Friendship House kitchen facelift
A North Coast kitchen has a much-needed facelift after help from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The community kitchen at Friendship House hadn't changed much in 60 years, despite hosting a food ban...
Jul 26, 2019
Recent theft files prompt warning from Terrace RCMP
Terrace RCMP want people to secure their homes and neighbourhoods after investigating a number of recent stolen and found property files. Mounties say taking simple steps like locking up garages, shed...
Jul 26, 2019
Calgary man's body recovered from the Peace River
The body of a Calgary man has been recovered from the Peace River in northeast B.C., after he was swept away while fishing in late May. The family of Aaron Kingma says his body was spotted Tuesday by ...
Jul 26, 2019
DFO closes Skeena to all recreational salmon fishing effective July 27
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced a blanket closure of salmon fishing on the Skeena River Watershed. A notice from DFO says Skeena Sockeye returns continue to be below the conservat...
Jul 25, 2019
Skeena First Nations call for closure of recreational Chinook fishery
First Nations along the Skeena Watershed are calling on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to close the recreational Chinook salmon fishery. The Gitxsan, the Wet'suwet'en, and Gitanyow, who rely o...
Jul 25, 2019 Photo Kevin Cass
Cariboo fire danger ratings heating up
The Cariboo Fire Centre will ban some forms of burning next week. As of noon Monday, July 29, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the fire centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires...
Jul 25, 2019
Province announces new Nass Valley child care facility
Parents in the Nass Valley will have more child care options by the fall of 2019. The B.C. government is providing $492,585 to create what it says is the first fully licensed child care centre inGitla...
Jul 25, 2019
Terrace to hold forum on tent camps and homelessness
The City of Terrace is planning a public forum to gather input on tent camps, homelessness, and social issues. A committee of the whole meeting last Wednesday focused on what's come to be known as "te...
Jul 25, 2019
Northwest Regional Airport wants to repurpose hangar for LNG flights
The Northwest Regional Airport wants to convert an existing hangar into a flight logistics centre. The goal of the commercial flight centre, which would be based out of the former Hawkair hangar, woul...
Jul 25, 2019
Terrace Mounties offer summer anti-theft tips
Terrace RCMP say that while summer in the Northwest means lots of outdoor fun, there's nothing fun about having your stuff stolen. Police are reminding residents that they see increased thefts this ti...
Jul 25, 2019