Category Archives: 2023
BC's Two Largest Active Wildfires Prompting Evacuation Alerts in the Cariboo Fire Centre
UPDATE: The Cariboo Regional District has cancelled the evacuation order which had been in place for the Dripping Water wildfire. Original Story: BC's two largest active wildfires are continuin...
May 01, 2023
New Cow Bay Container Market Ready Just in Time to Provide Unique Welcome to Cruise Passengers to Prince Rupert
Visitors to the Port of Prince Rupert this cruise season will be met with a new, uniquely port-themed, attraction. Over the past few months, Tourism Prince Rupert has been working to set up a series o...
May 01, 2023 Photos from Atmospheric Perspective and Tourism Prince Rupert
Port of Prince Rupert Anticipates Double Last Year's Impressive Passenger Volumes as Cruise Season Gets Underway
Wednesday will kick off what is anticipated to be a second consecutive record-breaking cruise season for the Port of Prince Rupert. Last year, the Port rebounded from a two-year pandemic-induced cruis...
May 01, 2023 Photo posted to Prince Rupert Port Authority's Facebook page
Maggie Hall Announced as Terrace's Next City Manager, After 6 Months in Deputy Position
After serving in a variety of local government positions over the past 3 years, Maggie Hall is set to become Terrace's next City Manager. Hall has spent the past 6 months in the deputy role, while als...
Apr 25, 2023
BC Ferries Waives Travel Fees for Passengers Using the Service to Get to their Medical Appointments
British Columbians who need to use the ferry to get to their medical appointments will no longer need to pay to do so. BC Ferries is waiving the $18 booking fee for any passenger travelling to access ...
Apr 25, 2023
BC Responds to Calls to Better Support Indigenous Involvement in the Cannabis Economy with $2.3 Million in Funding
BC has responded to calls from First Nations leaders to better support Indigenous involvement in the cannabis economy. Last week, the First Nations Leadership Council issued a letter chastising Federa...
Apr 25, 2023
Prince Rupert Awards Contract for Phase One of Water Infrastructure Project as they Face At Least Four Water Service Breaks Each Day
More than 26 kilometres of water mains are in need of replacement, if the City of Prince Rupert is to solve their extensive water infrastructure woes. Eyes were first drawn to the City's issues last h...
Apr 25, 2023 Full replacement plan
Elaine Alec | Indigenous Advocate, Motivational Speaker and Author
On todays episode of Good Medicine with Elaine Alec... We discuss breaking cycles, making goals, and having compassion for yourself.Hear Elaine explain about how everyone deserves to take up space jus...
Apr 24, 2023
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach Says New Legislation Still Falls Short of Protecting Air Passengers in Canada
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says newly introduced legislation doesn't go far enough to protect air travellers in Canada. On Thursday, the Liberal Government announced proposed amendments ...
Apr 24, 2023
Northern Communities to Benefit From New Provincial Flood Hazard Mapping Efforts
Northern communities will be able to better prepare for flooding thanks to a new flood hazard mapping program. An investment of $8.69 million from the Province will go towards the creation of new floo...
Apr 21, 2023