Category Archives: News
November 23rd Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 1,052 new cases of Covid-19 over the three day period between Saturday and Monday. That brings the total number of active cases in the province to 3,132, with 115 in ICU....
Jeff Blagden Nov 23, 2021
Federal government advising people affected by floods to apply for employment insurance
The Federal Government has sent out a statement saying that BC residents that either lost or were displaced from their jobs as a result of the recent extreme flooding, should apply for employment insu...
Cael Maslin Nov 22, 2021
Indigenous Communities in BC Recovering from Flooding Receive Federal Funding Support
Indigenous communities in BC have received a fresh injection of Federal funding to assist those impacted by the massive flooding in the province. Indigenous Services Canada has received 4.4 million do...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021
Health Canada Approves Covid Vaccine for Youth Aged 5-11
Youth between the ages of 5 and 11 in British Columbia can now register to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, as well as the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, approved a specia...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021
Kitimat RCMP on the Lookout for Possible Impersonator
Someone may be attempting to impersonate an RCMP officer in Kitimat, and the actual RCMP are understandably concerned. On Friday, police received a suspicious report from a woman who had been walking ...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021
RCMP Responding to Single Vehicle Collision on Highway 37 Halfway between Terrace and Kitimat
A single vehicle accident on Highway 37 between Terrace and Kitimat is adding to already significant delays. RCMP received reports of the incident at around 11:30 this morning, and are currently on si...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021
Irreplaceable Costumes and Accessories Stolen from Smithers Secondary School
A number of irreplaceable costumes and jewelry have been stolen from Smithers Secondary School. On Thursday, a teacher discovered the drama department's costume room had been pillaged, with a number o...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021
Lax Kw'alaams Band Releases New Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Employees
Employees and contractors working for the Lax Kw'alaams Band, or their organizations, will need to be fully vaccinated to continue to work. By December 17th, all staff will need to provide proof that ...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021
Skeena MLA Ellis Ross Announces Terrace Town Hall to Discuss Social Issues
Skeena MLA Ellis Ross has put together a town hall to discuss prevalent social issues in Terrace. Titles "Terrace Streets", the meeting will take place this Friday, and is not open to the public. A nu...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021
Haisla Members and Chief Councillor React to RCMP Injunction Enforcement
Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith says she supports both LNG and a peaceful resolution to the on-going dispute on Wet'suwet'en territory. She says she joins the rest of Council, as well as all of ...
Jeff Blagden Nov 22, 2021