Category Archives: News
District of Kitimat Launches New Online Portal to Keep Residents up to Speed on Municipal Projects
A new online public engagement portal has been launched by the District of Kitimat to improve communication with residents. In January, the District conducted a community survey which determined that ...
Oct 25, 2023
Collision Between Vehicle and Hydro Pole Sends One to Hospital, Leaves Thousands Without Power for Hours
Thousands of Quesnel residents were left without power yesterday as the result of a single-vehicle collision which sent one to hospital. RCMP were called out to the scene of the collision on Highway 9...
Oct 25, 2023
Fire Crews Warn Residents Not to Smoke on Beds Following Fire at Terrace Home on Tuesday
A house fire in Terrace on Tuesday was caused by a resident smoking in bed, according to attending fire fighters. Crews from both the Terrace and Thornhill Fire Departments responded to the fire at on...
Oct 25, 2023
Prince Rupert Port Authority Helps Fund New Multi-Sport Outdoor Court Now Open in Metlakatla
A new multi-sport outdoor court is now open in Metlakatla, thanks to a partnership with the Prince Rupert Port Authority. With access to existing indoor facilities in high demand, many community membe...
Oct 25, 2023 Photo provided by the Prince Rupert Port Authority
Terrace Council Issues Support for KSM Mine's Application for a Substantially Started Determination
KSM Mining has received the support of Terrace City Council, as they look to move ahead with construction on their self-titled project. Located roughly 60 kilometres northwest of Stewart, the KSM Mine...
Oct 25, 2023
Ottawa has 60 Days to Decide Whether to Appeal Compensation Settlement Over Discriminatory Child Welfare System
Yesterday, the Federal Courts approved a settlement to compensate First Nations families who suffered under Canada's discriminatory child welfare system. It will provide $40,000 for each child removed...
Oct 25, 2023
Portion of Waters Around Kitimat Opened for Harvesting of Certain Mollusks to Haisla Nation Members Only
A portion of the waters around Kitimat have been opened for the harvesting of certain mollusks for Haisla Nation members only. Sections of the DFO's Area 6 have now been opened for the food, social, o...
Oct 24, 2023
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake 150 Kilometres South of Haida Gwaii Felt by Some, No Alerts or Tsunami Warnings Issued
An earthquake on the ocean floor, west of Vancouver Island yesterday morning, could be felt on Haida Gwaii, but prompted no alerts. Measuring at a magnitude of 4.5, it was the sixth quake measuring 3....
Oct 24, 2023
Council Approves Zoning Amendment to Bring New Women's and Children's Health Clinics to Terrace
Much-needed health facilities for women and children are on the way to Terrace, with council issuing final approval for a new zoning amendment. It will allow for health service facilities to run out o...
Oct 24, 2023
Federal Courts Approve $23 Billion Settlement to Compensate First Nations Families Who Suffered Under the Child Welfare System
All parties have finally agreed on a settlement which will compensate First Nations families who suffered due to Canada's discriminatory child welfare system. It follows a rollercoaster 16 year legal ...
Oct 24, 2023