Category Archives: News
Smithers promoting health and environment with Active Transportation Plan
In an effort to promote a healthier and greener community, the Town of Smithers is moving ahead with their Active Transportation Plan. On April 15th, the Town will officially launch the plan, which wi...
Mar 28, 2019
Residents travelling for the weekend advised of Highway 1 lane closures
Those heading out of town to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend may want to plan on an early departure. Lane closures will be in effect on the Trans-Canada Highway overnight both tomorrow and Sa...
Mar 28, 2019
Village of Port Clements closes first week with cellular and high-speed internet services
With Telus wrapping up construction on its cell-tower last week, residents of Port Clements will finally have access to cell service and high speed internet. It's now been one week since the communica...
Mar 28, 2019
Winter tire restrictions expanded through April on northern highways
Since the early warmth may have you fooled, the Ministry of Transportation is reminding drivers to keep those winter tires on. With some parts of the province experiencing freak late-April snowfalls l...
Mar 28, 2019
Coroner's Service hopes new tool can solve cold cases
British Columbia has nearly 200 unsolved and active cases involving unidentified human remains (UHR). The BC Coroner's Service is hoping a new interactive tool will generate leads that see the cases r...
Mar 27, 2019
Funds from new northern grant program starting to flow
Money from a recently announced provincial grant program is starting to flow to northern communities. The BC Government recently approved the $100 million dollar Northern Capital and Planning Grant wh...
Mar 27, 2019 Terrace mayor Carol Leclerc
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Canada Post semi-trailer rescued after crash near Williams Lake
Crane operators had to get creative to pull a Canada Post truck out of a ditch north of Williams Lake yesterday morning. According to Williams Lake RCMP, the semi-trailer went off the road on Highway ...
Mar 27, 2019
Cariboo residents being urged to start spraying for Douglas Fir beetles now
Residents of the Cariboo and Interior are being warned to start prepping their yards to ward off Douglas Fir beetles now. According to the Industrial Forestry Service, the beetles tend to focus on dyi...
Mar 27, 2019
Search and Rescue, Coast Guard, and Prince Rupert Port Authority team up to rescue fisherman
Members from the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Prince Rupert Port Authority teamed up to save a fisherman's life yesterday. RCM Search and Rescue teams in ...
Mar 27, 2019
Thornhill Governance Review and Study draws minimal interest
A report in to the recently concluded Thornhill Governance Review and Outreach Study drew less than favourable participation. Just 5 percent of eligible residents took part in the community outreach p...
Mar 27, 2019