Category Archives: News
Federal Government approves Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project
For the second time in 3 years, the federal government has greenlit the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project. Last summer, the federal government opted to purchase the massive pipeline project fo...
Jun 18, 2019
Prince Rupert Middle School replacement top priority for School District 52
Finding a site to house the proposed Prince Rupert Middle School replacement is at the top of School District 52's 2019-20 to do list. A replacement for the 60 year-old building was a leading focal po...
Jun 18, 2019
Nesika Elementary School partially locked down due to unruly parent
Nesika Elementary School in Williams Lake was temporarily locked down today as the result of an overly aggressive parent. Early this morning, a woman entered the school looking to see her child. Due t...
Jun 18, 2019
House of Commons declares national climate change emergency
Canada is now experiencing a national climate change emergency, according to the House of Commons. One day ahead of their landmark Trans Mountain Pipeline decision, the House passed a non-binding moti...
Jun 18, 2019
Williams Lake Creek Apartments to feature 8 subsidized units for those affected by intellectual disabilities and mental health issues
An affordable housing building in Williams Lake is expected to begin taking in occupants this fall. Dubbed the Williams Lake Creek Apartments, the rental housing building will offer 8 subsidized units...
Jun 18, 2019
Independant investigation in to School District 82 moves launched by Board
An independant investigator has been hired to look in to the recent uproar surrounding the Coast Mountains School District. Public outcry began against School District 82 Superintendent Katherine McIn...
Jun 18, 2019
Terrace man arrested following multi-day crime spree
A two day crime spree has a Terrace man facing more than half a dozen charges. 38 year-old Allan Douglas Nigh was arrested on Friday in relation to a slew of break-ins and other crimes undertaken betw...
Jun 18, 2019
Terrace RCMP seeking woman responsible for Friday afternoon assault
RCMP in Terrace are searching for a woman believed to be responsible for a downtown assault from Friday afternoon. Police responded to the 4600 block of Lazelle Avenue at roughly 2:20 for reports of a...
Jun 18, 2019
Provincial road maintenance contracts awarded in Cariboo
Two new provincial road maintenance contracts have been awarded in the Cariboo, covering Quesnel, Williams Lake, and more. Both contracts are for 10 year terms, with an option for a 5 year extensions,...
Jun 18, 2019
Progress audit finds improvement in Indigenous education, with lots of work left
A new progress audit has found that, while improvements have been made, there is still a long way to go to boost Indigenous student success in BC. In 2015, the Office of the Auditor General released a...
Jun 18, 2019