Category Archives: News
Terrace RCMP Officer-in-Charge Terry Gillespie Promoted to Inspector
A recent promotion means that, after two years, the man at the top of the Terrace RCMP detachment is an Inspector once again. Former Staff Sargeant Terry Gillespie is now officially Inspector Gillespi...
Oct 26, 2023
Man Charged in 2022 Williams Lake Stampede Shooting Sentenced to Just Over 7 Years in Jail After Time Served
A man who injured two after opening fire during the Williams Lake Stampede in 2022 has been sentenced to just over 7 years in jail. 34 year-old Jordell Sellars had initially faced several charges, inc...
Oct 26, 2023
City of Prince Rupert Extends Fee Waiver Programs for Housing Developments and Builds to Revitalize the Downtown
Prince Rupert City Council is extending a pair of programs intended to attract new housing developments, and revitalize the downtown core. Under the first, the City will continue to waive residential ...
Oct 26, 2023
GitxaaĊa Nation Files Appeal of Portions of Supreme Court Order Refusing to Revoke Current Mineral Claims
While they agree with one major portion of the ruling, the Gitxaaa Nation is filing an appeal of other parts of a recent BC Supreme Court decision. Last month, the courts ruled that BC's free-entry mi...
Oct 26, 2023
Carrier Sekani Family Services Seeking Indigenous Directors and Filmmakers for New Series Highlighting Strength of Indigenous Women
Indigenous directors and filmmakers looking to put the strength and resiliency of Indigenous women on display on the big screen are in luck. Carrier Sekani Family Services, and the producers of Netfli...
Oct 25, 2023
New Legislation Would Give Indigenous Families More Say Over their Childrens' Education, if Passed
New legislation introduced by the Province today aims to give Indigenous families more say over their childrens' education. If approved, the amendments to the School Act would fulfill commitments in t...
Oct 25, 2023
McLeod Lake Indian Band Signs Agreement with Province Which Will Guide a Series of New Energy Transition Projects
A newly inked Memorandum of Understanding between the Province and McLeod Lake Indian Band will guide a pair of new clean energy projects. It lays the groundwork for the Band's proposed Tse'Khene Ener...
Oct 25, 2023
RCMP Seize Suspected Drugs and Firearms, Arrest Three, During Drug Trafficking Operation in Thornhill Last Week
A trio of suspects were arrested last weekend in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Thornhill. Terrace RCMP teamed up with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, made up of off...
Oct 25, 2023
District of Kitimat Launches New Online Portal to Keep Residents up to Speed on Municipal Projects
A new online public engagement portal has been launched by the District of Kitimat to improve communication with residents. In January, the District conducted a community survey which determined that ...
Oct 25, 2023
Collision Between Vehicle and Hydro Pole Sends One to Hospital, Leaves Thousands Without Power for Hours
Thousands of Quesnel residents were left without power yesterday as the result of a single-vehicle collision which sent one to hospital. RCMP were called out to the scene of the collision on Highway 9...
Oct 25, 2023