Category Archives: News

Spring's Arrival Doesn't Mean It's Time to Remove Winter Tires
With spring officially arriving this week, drivers may be eager to swap out their winter tires, but Road Safety at Work advises waiting a little longer. B.C. law requires winter tires on designated hi...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Awards $94K in Grants
The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation (BVCF) has distributed $93,700 in grants for 2025, a nearly 30% increase from last year's $64,100. Funding supports local initiatives across Smithers, Telkwa, H...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

Council Briefs: Prince Rupert Waives Physician Fees, Cracks Down on Nuisances
Prince Rupert City Council has waived professional fees for physicians in an effort to improve recruitment and retention. At its March 10 meeting, council unanimously approved the measure, refunding 2...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

Kitimat Reviews Development Approvals Process
Kitimat's council is reviewing its development approvals process, with early findings suggesting changes that could impact housing and commercial projects. A study by planning consultants Stantec is a...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 17, 2025

March 14 News
Sabrina Spencer Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Faces Decline in Canadian Visitors Amid Trade Tensions
With schools out as of today for spring break, many families would normally head south of the boarder, however A growing number of Canadians are avoiding U.S. travel as trade tensions between the two ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 14, 2025 mcgphoto / Depositphotos.com

Funding Boosts Fire Departments Across B.C.
Over $9 million in funding is being allocated to volunteer and composite fire departments in British Columbia to enhance emergency response capabilities. The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEP...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 14, 2025 digital94086 / Depositphotos.com

Emergency Department Services Interrupted in Burns Lake
Residents of Burns Lake and surrounding areas are advised that the Emergency Department at Lakes District Hospital will be closed from midnight tonight, March 14, until 8 a.m. Saturday, March 15, due ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 14, 2025

March 13 News
Sabrina Spencer Mar 13, 2025

Churches in Terrace Targeted in Overnight Break-Ins
Several churches in Terrace were the victims of break-and-enters overnight between March 12 and March 13, 2025. Terrace RCMP responded to reports of burglaries at the Thornhill Community Church, Allia...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 13, 2025