Category Archives: News
Queen Charlotte boat launch to close for cable removal
The Village of Queen Charlotte boat launch will be closed for a couple of days. Officials say the closure will take place August 14 so that BC Hydro can remove some old underwater power cables at the ...
Aug 09, 2019 (photo Katrina Overton, Village of Queen Charlotte)
Fire near Highway 37 grows, but not threatening road
The Northwest Fire Centre says a wildfire burning near Highway 37 has grown to about 40 hectares. The Mehan Creek fire was spotted August 7 and listed at approximately 10 hectares Thursday. Fire Infor...
Aug 09, 2019
Terrace holding free FireSmart workshop
Terrace residents can find out more about how to protect their property from wildfires next week. The City of Terrace is holding a FireSmart workshop at the fire department August 14. The workshop is ...
Aug 09, 2019
Crash near Topley kills passenger, injures driver
RCMP are investigating a fatal crash west of Topley. Houston RCMP were called out around 4 a.m. Thursday and found the wreckage of a pickup. Investigators say a west-bound orange Dodge pickup left Hig...
Aug 08, 2019
Crews responding to wildfire burning north of Meziadin Junction
The BC Wildfire Service is tackling a wildfire near Highway 37, about 75 kilometres north of Meziadin Junction and four kilometres south of Bell II. Officials say the fire was reported late Wednesday ...
Aug 08, 2019
NDIT provides over $500,000 to four projects, including Hazelton rec centre
The Upper Skeena Recreation Centre will be well equipped with help from the Northern Development Initiative Trust. The NDIT has announced $125,000 for the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine to outfi...
Aug 08, 2019
Conifex extends Mackenzie sawmill downtime
Conifex has announced that it will extend the temporary curtailment at its Mackenzie sawmill. The company says continued high log costs and difficult lumber market conditions have forced it to add thr...
Aug 08, 2019
Wildfire officials urge campfire caution
The BC Wildfire Service is warning people to be more cautious with campfires. Wardens had to put out 32 abandoned campfires during the B.C. Day long weekend. Officials say unattended fires can lead to...
Aug 07, 2019
Terrace pool to close for a month
The City of Terrace says the Aquatic Centre will shut down September 2, 2019 for some fixes. Officials say the closure is expected to last a month so that tile and painting deficiencies noted from the...
Aug 07, 2019
Improving Sockeye numbers enough for limited First Nations marine fishery
Slightly improving Sockeye returns to the Skeena River have prompted a limited First Nations marine fishery. The Department of Fisheries and Ocean says the mid-point run estimate August 6 was just ove...
Aug 07, 2019