Category Archives: News
Controversial Plan to Nix Parking for New Development in Prince Rupert Called Off
A controversial plan to develop a pair of lots in Prince Rupert which currently serve as parking has been called off. In June, the City announced the potential sale of the municipal-owned lots off 1st...
Sep 13, 2023
BC Surpasses 2.3 Million Hectares Burned by Wildfires this Year, Breaking Previous Record by Over a Million
Wildfires have now burned more than 2.3 million hectares across BC this year, surpassing the previous record set in 2018, by over a million. At the moment, there are just under 400 active fires raging...
Sep 13, 2023
Williams Lake First Nation-Owned Sugar Cane Archaeology Honoured with Indigenous Business Award
A Williams Lake First Nation-owned company has been selected as one of 8 recipients of this year's Indigenous Business Awards. Sugar Cane Archaeology took home the community owned business of the year...
Sep 12, 2023
Category 1 Campfire Ban Lifted for Skeena, Cassiar and Bulkley Fire Zones, Remains in Place for Nadina
A campfire prohibition which had been in place for the entirety of the Northwest Fire Centre has now been partially rescinded. As of noon today, Category 1 open burning will be allowed once again in t...
Sep 12, 2023 Area in red represents Category 1 fire.
BC United Releases Plan to Improve Public Safety, Crack Down on Violence, and End Illicit Drug Decriminalization
BC United leader Kevin Falcon has introduced his plan to crack down on violence and improve public safety in the province. Titled "Safer BC", the plan aims to end the catch and release cycle for repea...
Sep 12, 2023
Former Lax Kw'alaams Principal Fired in 2018 Amid Financial Irregularities has Teaching License Cancelled
A man who was fired from his job as principal of a Lax Kw'alaams school in 2018 has now had his teaching license revoked as well. Kelly Joseph Rambeau was fired from the top spot at the Coast Tsimshia...
Sep 12, 2023
First Nations Health Authority Launches Seasonal Photography Scavenger Hunt Focused on the Welcoming of Fall
This month will see the first of four seasonal photography scavenger hunts being put on over the next year by the First Nations Health Authority. For this edition of the hunt, the theme centres around...
Sep 12, 2023
Giant Tank of Fatty Acids Represents Next Step in Development of an Inland Port and Transloading Facility in Terrace
A 150,000 litre tank of fatty acids is the surprising next step in the on-going development of an inland port and transloading facility in Terrace. In May, after a series of other amendments, the City...
Sep 12, 2023
Report Over Ministry of Children and Family Development's Failures to Inform Children has First Nations Leaders Concerned
Failures in permanency planning by the Ministry of Children and Family Development have drawn the concern of First Nations leaders. A letter has been penned by the First Nations Leadership Council cal...
Sep 12, 2023
Retired Fisheries Workers Call for Answers from Province as to Why Skeena Steelhead Escapement Thresholds Were Lowered
A group of retired fisheries workers have penned a letter expressing concerns over Skeena Steelhead conservation and demanding answers. With Steelhead returns dwindling in recent years, the group is c...
Sep 12, 2023