Category Archives: News
Woman rescued from Skeena River after clinging to branch for two hours
On Monday, July 28th, a woman had fallen into the Skeena River just east of the old bridge and was left clinging to a branch. The Terrace RCMP estimates she was in the water for about two hours. RCMP ...
Aug 01, 2025 File photo of the old skeena bridge
68,000 lightning strikes recorded in BC over two days
In the aftermath of this week's lightning activity, twenty-two new wildfires had sparked in the Northeast, and one in the Northwest. None of these new fires are considered to be a threat to people or ...
Aug 01, 2025 Screenshot of Environment Canada's Lightning Map as a line of storms passed over the Peace Region on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 // Courtesy: Environment & Climate Change Canada
Prince Rupert Landfill Closed After Fire
The City of Prince Rupert has closed its landfill after a fire was discovered within the site early Friday morning, August 1. The closure is in effect immediately and is expected to last through Satur...
Aug 01, 2025
Overdose Crisis in B.C. Severely Impacts Workers in Trades and Transportation
British Columbia's overdose crisis continues to take a heavy toll, with the BC Coroners Service reporting 292 drug-related deaths in just two months. Significantly, 22 percent of these deaths were amo...
Aug 01, 2025 tupungato / Depositphotos.com
Northern Development Trust Funds Key Projects in Bella Bella and Fort St. John
The Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved nearly $1 million in grants to support five projects across northern British Columbia, including two major initiatives in Bella Bella and Fort St...
Aug 01, 2025
Province Celebrates 5 Years of B.C. Access Grant for Students
The Province of British Columbia is marking five years of the B.C. Access Grant, a financial aid program launched in 2020 that has supported more than 88,000 students in accessing post-secondary educa...
Aug 01, 2025
Blazing a Trail Together for Our Kids - Esk'etemc Push Forward Without Province or School District at Table
A powerful and emotional meeting in Esk'et, B.C. moved ahead on July 30th, despite the last-minute withdrawal of both B.C.'s Minister of Education and Child Care and School District 27 leadership. The...
Aug 01, 2025
Terrace's Donny van Dyk Appointed Vancouver's New City Manager
A Terrace-born public servant is set to take on one of the most important civic leadership roles in British Columbia. On July 31st, Vancouver City Council announced the appointment of Donny van Dyk as...
Aug 01, 2025
Kitimat RCMP Investigate Assault, Hit and Run, Crypto Scam
Kitimat RCMP responded to several notable incidents between July 24th and 30th, including an assault, a hit and run, and a long-term cryptocurrency scam. On July 24th, a vehicle traveling along Columb...
Aug 01, 2025 File Photo / Courtesy: RCMP
B.C. Expands Free HPV Vaccine Access and Reduces Doses for Youth
The Province of B.C. is expanding its free, publicly funded HPV vaccine program and simplifying the dosing schedule, aiming to increase protection against HPV-related cancers. Starting July 31, 2025, ...
Jul 31, 2025