Category Archives: News
Renovations to Former Prince Rupert Inn Bring Much Needed Supportive Housing for those Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
Renovations to the former Raffles Inn in Prince Rupert have now wrapped up, transforming it into the Crane's Crossing supportive housing facility. Located at 1080 3rd Avenue, the repurposed building w...
Jan 24, 2023
Taku Watershed Declared Newest Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in Canada
Members of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation came together this week to celebrate Canada's newest Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. IPCAs give Indigenous governments a lead role in protecting...
Jan 24, 2023
Avalanche Risks Remain Very High for both Inland and Coastal Sections of the Northcoast, Elevated Across the Northwest
Strong winds, heavy snowfall, and a weak snowpack have avalanche risks elevated in the Northwest. Avalanche Canada has set the danger rating to 4 for both coastal and inland sections of the coast nort...
Jan 24, 2023
City Awards Contract for McConnell Crescent Landslide Remediation Work, Expected to Begin This Week
Long-awaited remediation work on the on-going McConnell Crescent landslide in Terrace is expected to get underway tomorrow. Issues in the area stem from a 2017 landslide on the Kitsumkalum Escarpment,...
Jan 23, 2023
Association of Mineral Exploration's Annual Roundup Gets Underway for Four Day Event in Vancouver
Individuals from around the world with an interest in mineral exploration and development are gathering in Vancouver this week. Thousands come together each year to discuss the industry and its impact...
Jan 23, 2023
BC Introduces New K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan Aimed at Empowering Students and Staff to Take Action Against Racism
BC's new K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan aims to empower students and educators to take action against racism and discrimination in their schools. Introduced today, the plan was developed over the past 3...
Jan 23, 2023
Terrace Legion Branch 13 gears up for 67th Bonspiel weekend
Terrace Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 is gearing up for a big weekend which includes one of its biggest fundraisers. President of the Legion Agnes Taylor says that the Legion Bonspiel is an importan...
Jan 23, 2023 Terrace Legion Branch 13 gears up for 67th Bonspiel. Photo courtesy of Aaron Budden
Fresh Provincial Funds Available for Community Organizations Which Work with People Facing or at Risk of Homelessness
Organizations and groups which work with people facing or at risk of homelessness can now apply for fresh provincial funds. A total of $6 million is being provided through the province's Homelessness ...
Jan 23, 2023
Settlement Agreement Reached Covering Last Class of Gottfriedson Indian Residential School Day Scholars Class Action
Ottawa has reached a settlement agreement covering the last of three groups included in the Gottfriedson Indian Residential School Day Scholars Class Action. Initially filed in 2012, the suit looked t...
Jan 23, 2023
Residential Structure Fire in Kitimat Claims One Life, Sends Two Others to Hospital
A house fire in Kitimat yesterday claimed the life of one resident, and sent two others to hospital. RCMP were called out to the 500 block of Columbia Avenue West yesterday afternoon for reports of th...
Jan 20, 2023