Category Archives: News
Seniors Housing Project Underway in Granisle
Construction on a 12-unit seniors housing project in Granisle is progressing, with completion expected by August 2025. The Copperview Seniors Housing complex is set to offer affordable housing options...
Apr 01, 2025
Northern Health Addresses ER Closures at St. John Hospital
Northern Health is working to address recent emergency room closures at St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof. Since the start of 2025, there have been three service interruptions, two due to staffing short...
Apr 01, 2025
Prescribed Burn Near Westridge Subdivision in Williams Lake
The BC Wildfire Service is conducting a prescribed burn northeast of the Westridge Subdivision, near Country Club Boulevard in Williams Lake. The burn, planned for Thursday and Friday this week, cover...
Apr 01, 2025
Community Rallies Against Bullying and Racial Violence in Williams Lake
In Williams Lake, B.C., a large group of parents, grandparents, and community members gathered to demand action on bullying, harassment, and racial violence in local schools. Wearing pink shirts and c...
Apr 01, 2025
Stronger Community Services Coming to Prince Rupert: MLA Davidson
Prince Rupert will soon see improved community services, thanks to new funding for local non-profits. BC NDP MLA Tamara Davidson announced that the Prince Rupert Racquet Association will receive $131,...
Apr 01, 2025
Terrace Concert Society Seeks Volunteers to Sustain Arts Programming
The Terrace Concert Society is calling for volunteers to join its board and help keep its arts programs running. President Karen Birkedal, who has led the society for 33 years, is retiring and stresse...
Apr 01, 2025
Lax Kw'alaams First Nation to Vote on Historic Constitution
The Lax Kw'alaams First Nation will hold a referendum on April 9, 2025, to vote on the proposed Da'ax Kw'alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution, a significant step toward self-governance. The constitution aim...
Apr 01, 2025
Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to Cedar LNG Project Decision Statement
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is inviting public and Indigenous participation in a comment period on proposed amendments to the decision statement for the Cedar LNG Project, a floating...
Apr 01, 2025
B.C. Cancels Carbon Tax, Aims for Affordable Climate Action
The B.C. government is eliminating the consumer carbon tax, effective April 1, 2025, by introducing legislation to reduce the tax rate to $0. Premier David Eby emphasized that while British Columbians...
Apr 01, 2025
Singh Vows to Protect Canada's Public Health Care
Jagmeet Singh, leader of the NDP, has pledged to protect Canada's public health-care system from privatization, saying it is not for sale to U.S. corporations or profiteers. Speaking in Edmonton, Sing...
Apr 01, 2025