Category Archives: News
Eligible First Nations Reminded to Submit Claims for Compensation through the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement
Members of First Nations communities subject to long-term drinking water advisories are running out of time to register for compensation. Originally approved in 2021, the First Nations Drinking Water ...
May 25, 2023
Trio of Traffic Incidents Kept Kitimat RCMP Busy Yesterday
Yesterday was a busy one for RCMP in Kitimat, who were called out to a trio of traffic-related incidents. One of the incidents actually occurred overnight, when a single vehicle rolled over while driv...
May 25, 2023
BC United MLA Pens Letter Urging Province to Establish a Detox Centre in Terrace to Address Northwest Treatment Gap
A pair of BC United MLAs are urging the Province to answer the pleas of Northwesterners by establishing a detox centre in Terrace. Despite the Northwest consistently recording the highest rates of ill...
May 24, 2023
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation Excited to Kick Off New Work Season at Red Chris With New Responsibilities
It's shaping up to be a busy year for the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, as they kick off a new work season at the Red Chris mine. This year's work will see the TNDC take over as General Cont...
May 24, 2023 Photos provided by the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
Quesnel Hosts Open Houses Ahead of Pool Referendum Vote
Ahead of their pool referendum vote on June 10, the City of Quesnel will host a series of open houses. That vote will see residents decide whether or not the city should borrow up to $35 million to fu...
May 24, 2023
Prince Rupert RCMP Request Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man
Prince Rupert RCMP are requesting public assistance to help locate a wanted man. 35 year-old Marvin Grant Quock Junior is wanted on warrants for driving while prohibited, and possession of a prohibite...
May 24, 2023
SkeenaWild Says BC Failed to Follow Their Own Rules by Cancelling Over 1.35 Million Acres of Land Designations in the Northwest
BC failed to follow their own rules when they cancelled over a million acres of land designations, according to the SkeenaWild Conservation Trust. Between 2019 and 2020, the Province issued five cance...
May 24, 2023 Photo of Deep Creek in the Bulkley Valley, a sensitive habitat for bear, deer, moose, and elk, courtesy of SkeenaWild Conservation Trust.
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Provides Resources for Those Impacted by Flooding
With all flood alerts and orders rescinded, the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has recommendations for the next steps. Those with contaminated sandbags can bring them to the Thornhill Transfer S...
May 24, 2023
Petition to Repair Prince Rupert Stairway May See Results
A petition from Prince Rupert residents aims to increase active transportation. A stairway trail connecting 4th Avenue West and 3rd Street downtown has been out of commission since January. Due to win...
May 24, 2023
Significant Progress Made As Two Wildfires of Note Remain in Peace Region
The Peace Region is now facing just two wildfires of note, and significantly fewer evacuation alerts and orders. Now sitting at nearly 136,000 hectares, the Donnie Creek fire in the Tommy Lakes area i...
May 24, 2023