Category Archives: News

Second Phase of Taylor Bridge Engagement Launched by Province
Phase two of the Province's public engagement on the future of the Peace Region's Taylor Bridge is now open. Through their consultations, the Province hopes to develop a long-term solution for the bri...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022

Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate a Missing Teen
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate a missing teenager. 16 year-old Lexus Hill was last seen at around 11:00 Sunday night, and is known to frequent Terrace, Port Edward, and ...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022

Wildfire Service Sends Crew of 26 to Combat Rosswood Fire, Assisted by Helicopters and Thornhill Fire Fighters
A wildfire burning north of Rosswood is now covering 50 hectares near the intersection with Kalum Lake Road and the South Douglas Forest Service Road. At the moment, the fire is not threatening any ho...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022

Nisga'a Nation Delegation Headed to Scotland to Discuss Repatriation of Ni'isjoohl Memorial Totem Pole
A delegation from the Nisga'a Nation will be in Scotland later this month for discussions over the repatriation if a stolen totem pole. Known as the Ni'isjoohl memorial pole, the pole is a house pole ...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022

Prince George RCMP unintentionally find drug trafficking items at residence while investigating unrelated matter
Back on Saturday just before 6 in the morning, Prince George RCMP found a large amount of what appeared to be drug trafficking related paraphernalia at a residence on the 7600-block of Gladstone Drive...
Rob Young Aug 10, 2022

Nisga'a Members Invited to Fill Out Survey on Proposed Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Nisga'a members will have a chance to share their views on the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project over the next week and a half. Planned for Pearse Island, west of Gingolx, the project would see an annua...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022

UPDATE: Prince Rupert Fire Department Works Quickly to Extinguish Blaze at West End Restaurant
Update (2:00 pm): A quick response and smart approach by the Prince Rupert Fire Department had a blaze which sparked at the West End Restaurant out within minutes of arrival. Crews were first called o...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022 Photo of fire from social media

New Affordable Housing for Women and Children Fleeing Violence Coming to Kitimat
Construction has begun on a new facility in Kitimat aimed at providing safe housing for women and children fleeing violence. That project will bring a new four-storey facility to 461 Quatsino Boulevar...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022

B.C. Day long weekend ends with a series of fishing violations
A task force was formed on BC Day to monitor the compliance of fishing regulations in the Terrace and Kitimat areas. Over the August long weekend, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) worked w...
Morgyn Budden Aug 10, 2022 B.C. Day fishing results in a series of violations, Photo courtesy of DFO Representative

Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs Nation-to-Nation Tour Continues in Winnipeg
A group of Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs arrived in Winnipeg yesterday as they continue their cross-Canada Nation-to-Nation Tour. Dubbed the Strengthening our Sovereignty: Nation to Nation Tour, the ...
Jeff Blagden Aug 10, 2022