Category Archives: News
Homicide Under Investigation in Prince Rupert
An investigation is underway following a homicide in Prince Rupert. Early Thursday morning, around 6:00 AM, the RCMP responded to reports of a stabbing in the 600 block of 7th Avenue West. Despite imm...
Sep 27, 2024
Trigon Pushes Forward on LPG Project Amid Legal Challenges
Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. is making headway on its proposed Trigon Pacific LPG project in Prince Rupert. The company is calling on the Board of the Prince Rupert Port Authority to respect its leas...
Sep 26, 2024
Smithers RCMP Target Property Crime and Drug Trafficking
In Smithers, police executed a search warrant on September 24th at a residence on Alfred Avenue, leading to the recovery of stolen property, firearms, and illicit drugs. Among the items seized were bi...
Sep 26, 2024
Shoppers Drug Mart Sues Pharmacy Owner from Terrace and Kitimat for Allegedly Misusing Over $1 Million
In a significant legal move, Shoppers Drug Mart has filed a lawsuit against Mulugeta Woldetsadik, the owner of four pharmacies, claiming he improperly spent over $1 million of company funds on luxury ...
Sep 25, 2024
David Eby Advocates for Indigenous Involvement in BC's Critical Minerals Sector
Premier David Eby, the leader of the BC NDP, recently shared his vision for expanding the critical minerals sector in BC, with a strong focus on Indigenous communities. Speaking in Terrace, Eby emphas...
Sep 25, 2024
David Eby Champions Accessible Healthcare with New Terrace Hospital and Community Support Initiatives
BC Premier David Eby recently highlighted the nearly completed hospital in Terrace, set to open in November 2024, as part of his commitment to expanding healthcare in B.C. He contrasted his plans with...
Sep 25, 2024
BCAFN Calls for New Missing Child Alert System for First Nations Communities
In a pressing move, the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is advocating for a new missing child alert system designed specifically for First Nations communities. This initiative comes after two non...
Sep 24, 2024
Nisga'a Nation Secures Funding for 67 New Affordable Rental Homes
The Nisga'a Nation has secured funding from BC Housing's Indigenous Housing Fund for three new apartment projects, adding 67 affordable rental homes to Nisga'a Lands. In the Village of Laxgalts'ap, a ...
Sep 23, 2024
Oaklynn Schwedder found safe
The RCMP is relieved to report that 7-year-old Oaklynn Schwedder, who had been missing since September 19, has been found safe. She was located yesterday evening in a forested area that had previously...
Sep 23, 2024
Urgent: RCMP Seek Help to Locate Missing 7-Year-Old Oaklynn Schwedder
The RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 7-year-old Oaklynn Schwedder, who was reported missing from her home in Southbank, near Burns Lake, on September 19. Oaklynn was last seen ou...
Sep 20, 2024