Category Archives: News
Trigon's second berth in Prince Rupert now under construction with federal funding boost
After a two year wait, Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. has started construction on their "Berth 2 Beyond Carbon" project on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert after receiving federal funding. On Nov. 16, th...
Nov 23, 2022 "Berth 2 Beyond Carbon" where the green ship that is docked will be the added berth location. Photo courtesy of Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd.
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation joining Business Council of BC
Earlier today, an announcement officially welcomed the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation to the Business Council of BC. The announcement also mentioned that the corporation is the first ever whol...
Nov 23, 2022
RCMP Wrap-Up Evidence Collection After Fatal Ocean Centre Mall Shooting, Premier and Mayor Lament Passing of Dedicated Community Member
Prince Rupert RCMP have finished collecting evidence at the Ocean Centre Mall after Monday's fatal shooting, though the investigation continues. Police are now confident that the 44 year-old male susp...
Nov 23, 2022
BC Green Party leader looking to make masks in public places mandatory again
The leader of the Green Party in BC is wanting to see mandatory masking in public places brought back in order to protect children. Leader Sonia Furstenau made the call after a significant increase in...
Nov 23, 2022
MP Bachrach looking to reform west coast fisheries
BC MP Taylor Bachrach has gone after the Liberal government to try and get them reform the west coast fisheries. He was met by applause in the commons when he brought up the issue this week over the o...
Nov 23, 2022
Qualified Auditor General's Report Finds Three Significant Reporting Errors in Province's Financial Statements
A Qualified Auditor's Report into the BC government's financial statements has resulted in a $9 million increase to the province's surplus. Undertaken by the Office of the Auditor General of BC, the r...
Nov 22, 2022
Humans Believed to be Involved in the Deaths of at Least 2 of 5 Humpback Whales Beached in BC Since mid-October
A humpback whale found decomposing on the coast of Haida Gwaii is believed to be the same carcass spotted floating near Prince Rupert last month. It's just one of five dead humpbacks found along BC's ...
Nov 22, 2022
Gitga'at and Gtxaala Nations Team Up with Ottawa to Create New Set of North Coast Waterway Guidelines
A newly introduced set of waterway management guidelines aim to improve safety and reduce user conflicts along the north coast. Developed between the government of Canada and the Gitga'at and Gitxaala...
Nov 22, 2022
BC to Get First Ever Dedicated Housing Minister When New Cabinet is Sworn in on December 7th
For the first time in the province's history, BC will have a dedicated Minister of Housing, when its new cabinet is announced in two weeks. New Premier David Eby announced today that he would be creat...
Nov 22, 2022
Terrace RCMP Seeking Information on Truck Responsible for Weekend Hit-and-Run... with a Home
RCMP in Terrace are looking for information to help identify a truck responsible for a weekend hit and run... with a home. Police were called to a residence on the horseshoe after a pick-up truck coll...
Nov 22, 2022