Category Archives: News
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Highlights Plan to Deal With Rising Grocery Costs During Terrace Visit
Terrace served as the backdrop this weekend as Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced his plans to deal with rising grocery costs. Singh was joined by Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach, who...
Jeff Blagden Oct 03, 2023
Hundreds Gather for Ceremony to Welcome Stolen Nisga'a House Pole Back Home After Nearly a Century Away
Hundreds gathered in Laxgalts'ap last Friday to welcome home a stolen totem pole taken from Nisga'a territory nearly a century ago. A rematriation ceremony was held by the Nation and Wilps Ni'isjoohl ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 03, 2023
Air Canada to Add Second Daily Flight Between Smithers and Vancouver at the End of October
Frequent flyers in Smithers will be happy to hear of a second daily flight to Vancouver being added to Air Canada's offerings. Beginning on October 29th, Air Canada will begin offering an additional f...
Jeff Blagden Sep 29, 2023
Firearms Complaint Leads to Seizure of Numerous Drugs and Weapons in Burns Lake
An investigation into a firearms complaint in Burns Lake led RCMP to seize significantly more than what they had been expecting. On September 18th, police received a report from a resident claiming so...
Jeff Blagden Sep 29, 2023
Reconciliation Pole Raised at Walnut Park in Smithers to Start Healing Journey with Wet'suwet'en Peoples
Residents of the Smithers area came together today to witness the raising of a new totem pole in honour of truth and reconciliation. Known as the Reconciliation Pole, its rising seeks to help Wet'suwe...
Jeff Blagden Sep 29, 2023
Tentative Deal Could Avoid Strike at Safeway Locations Across BC if Ratified
A new tentative collective bargaining agreement has been reached which, if ratified, will prevent a strike at Safeway locations across BC. After eight months of negotiations with parent company Sobeys...
Jeff Blagden Sep 29, 2023
District of Kitimat Launches New Hiring Program to Address the Underrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in Municipal Government
A new program launched by the District of Kitimat aims to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in municipal government. Earlier this year, the District applied for an equity-enhancing...
Jeff Blagden Sep 29, 2023
Pipeline Installation Along Coastal GasLink Project Route Hits 98% Completion, 5 of 8 Sections Now Finished
Pipeline installation is now 98 percent complete along the Coastal GasLink route as the project inches closer to the finish line. Crews completed installation on section five of the route, which stret...
Jeff Blagden Sep 29, 2023
Nass Valley to Welcome Hundreds this Afternoon for Historic Rematriation of Stolen Nisga'a House Pole
Hundreds are gathering in the Nass Valley this afternoon to celebrate the return of a totem pole after nearly a century overseas. Members of the Nisga'a Nation are holding a rematriation ceremony in L...
Jeff Blagden Sep 29, 2023
RCMP Looking to Identify Suspect Who Stole, Damaged, then Ditched a Pick-Up Truck in Kitimat Last Week
Kitimat RCMP are on the lookout for a suspect who stole a pick-up truck before damaging and abandoning it last week. On September 21st, police were notified that a white Ford F-150 had been stolen fro...
Jeff Blagden Sep 28, 2023