Category Archives: News
RCMP consider disappearance of Lax Kw'alaams man suspicious
Prince Rupert RCMP say the disappearance of a Lax Kw'alaams man is considered suspicious. Mounties admit there have made arrests in the community since Lawrence Douglas Maitland disappeared in mid-Jul...
Sep 04, 2019
Prince Rupert Port Authority announces new board chair
The Prince Rupert Port Authority has found a new Chair for its Board of Directors. Frans Tjallingii, who has served on the board since 2017, takes over the position previously held by Bud Smith from 2...
Sep 03, 2019
Terrace property crimes up 42% from April 1 to June 30
A spike in property thefts has caused Terrace RCMP to issue a reminder to the public. The detachment says property crimes were up 42 percent from April 1 to the end of June compared to the year before...
Sep 03, 2019
Tŝilhqot’in National Government issues salmon closure due to Fraser slide
The massive slide on the Fraser River has prompted drastic action by Chilcotin area First Nations. The Tilhqot'in National Government has issued a closure for salmon on a number of rivers and streams....
Sep 03, 2019
Motorcyclist injured in crash south of Williams Lake
Williams Lake RCMP say a motorcycle rider remains hospital after a crash last south of the city last Friday. Investigators say the rider rear-ended a pickup that had stopped in the south-bound lane of...
Sep 03, 2019
Tips lead to stolen ATVs in McLeese Lake area
Williams Lake RCMP have recovered eight stolen recreational vehicles in the McLeese Lake area thanks to public tips. Mounties were called out August 30 for a report of a theft from a rural property. T...
Sep 03, 2019
Boat capsizes near Butze Rapids
One person is missing after a boat capsized near Butze Rapids Monday. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria says it was notified of the incident early Monday morning. Officials say three pe...
Sep 03, 2019
RCMP bump up speed enforcement for back to school
Terrace RCMP will be stepping up speed enforcement as students head back to class. Mounties will be running radar in school zones throughout Terrace and Thornhill, reminding driveres to slow down and ...
Sep 03, 2019
Get the lead out...Prince Rupert issues water flushing reminder
Do you know if your home plumbing contains lead? The City of Prince Rupert is reminding residents to run their taps for one or two minutes until the water runs cold. The notice comes after water quali...
Aug 29, 2019
Terrace society receives federal money to help close gender gap
The Terrace Women's Resource Centre Society is receiving federal funding to help close the gender gap. The society will get $273,570 to promote gender equality and create a financial health and sustai...
Aug 29, 2019