Category Archives: News
Traditional Headdress Returned After Being Taken from Maiyoo Keyoh Territory Nearly 150 Years Ago
This weekend saw a 200 year-old traditional headdress returned to northern BC, nearly 150 years after it was originally taken. According to the Maiyoo Keyoh Society, the Susk'uz headdress was stolen b...
Dec 05, 2022
Terrace Woman Taken to Hospital with Non-Life Threatening Injuries After Being Stabbed in the Back
A Terrace woman received non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed in the back last week. On November 27th, Terrace RCMP were called out to a local shelter for reports that a man had stabbed a...
Dec 05, 2022
Province Hosting Virtual Avian Influenza Information Session Tonight, After 30 New Cases Emerge in BC Since November 16th
An on-going avian influenza outbreak has the province hosting a virtual information session for small-flock poultry owners. Led by government veterinary specialists, the session will focus on how owne...
Dec 05, 2022
Province Urges Parents to Get Flu Shots for Children Ahead of Holiday Season, as Hospital Emergency Rooms Fill Up
With emergency rooms across BC at their limits, the province is urging parents to get their children their flu shots, before the holidays. As most are painfully aware, there are currently multiple res...
Dec 05, 2022
Lax Kxeen Elementary plans to expand outdoor learning structure
Prince Rupert's Lax Kxeen Elementary School is hoping to expand their newly-constructed outdoor classroom to further promote active learning. With funding from the Prince Rupert Port Authority, an out...
Dec 05, 2022
Reducing Indigenous Racism in Health Care a Top Priority of Renewed Agreement Between Northern Health and UNBC
A long-standing Memorandum of Understanding between Northern Health and the University of Northern BC has been renewed. Initially established in 2010, the learning and research partnership agreement w...
Dec 05, 2022
Long-Time Terrace Resident Barry English Among Recipients of 2022's BC Medal of Good Citizenship
Long-time Terrace resident Barry English is getting provincial recognition in honour of his selflessness and dedication to his community. English is among 15 recipients of this year's Medal of Good Ci...
Dec 05, 2022
Extreme Cold Temperatures on Inland Sections of the North Coast Not Expected to Let Up Until this Evening
While most sections of the province are returning to regular winter temperatures, some residents along the North Coast are not so lucky. Environment Canada is maintaining an arctic outflow warning for...
Dec 05, 2022
Ottawa Invests in Two BC Organizations Seeking to End Gender-Based Violence Against Indigenous Women
Two organizations which seek to end gender-based violence against Indigenous women have received a fresh funding boost. Ottawa is investing up to $1.1 million into the Native Courtworker and Counselli...
Dec 02, 2022
Medical Services Commission Filed for Injunction Alleging Telus Health's LifePlus Program Charged for Publicly-Insured Services
BC's Medical Services Commission has filed for an injunction against Telus Health's LifePlus program. For a fee of $4,650 the first year, and $3,650 each year after, the program provides access to uni...
Dec 02, 2022