Category Archives: News
New Curtailments at West Fraser Timber Will Impact 147 Positions in Quesnel, Williams Lake, and Fraser Lake
West Fraser Timber has announced new permanent curtailments, which will impact 147 jobs as part of a new operating plan. That plan will see one shift at each of their sawmills in Williams Lake and Fra...
Aug 10, 2022
Coroners Service Reports 16 Suspected Heat-Related Deaths During July Heat Wave
According to a recent report from the Coroners Service, the province saw suspected 16 heat-related deaths as the result of the recent heat wave. Stretching from late July to early August, the heat wav...
Aug 10, 2022
Human-Caused Wildfire North of Rosswood Now Listed as Out of Control by the Wildfire Service
A wildfire which sprouted up north of Rosswood yesterday is now listed as out of control by the Wildfire Service. Believed to be human-caused, the fire is now covering 50 hectares near the intersectio...
Aug 9, 2022
Two Terrace Lots to be Subdivided to Eventually Create More than 60 Units of New Housing
Terrace City Council have approved a bylaw amendment to rezone two properties to eventually be subdivided to create new affordable housing. That amendment will see the properties at 5013 Halliwell Ave...
Aug 9, 2022
Today Marks UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, with this Year's Theme Honouring Women
Today marks the United Nations' International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, honouring the cultures, diversity, and histories of Indigenous Peoples. This year's theme is the Role of Indigenous...
Aug 9, 2022
Summer Drama Days is back to encourage kids to explore theatre
Summer Drama Days is back at the McColl Playhouse after a two year hiatus. Organized by the Terrace Little Theatre, kids between the ages of six and 13 play theatre games, improve their improv skills ...
Aug 9, 2022 Summer Drama Days encourages kids to explore theatre, photo courtesy of Terrace Little Theatre on Facebook
Prince George RCMP catch car with stolen license plates by laying spike trap
Last Friday at around 2 in the afternoon, Prince George RCMP members found a black Honda Civic that had stolen license plates. After the vehicle was able to evade a Police traffic stop, it made its wa...
Aug 9, 2022
BC Transit to Temporarily Reduce Service on Some Kitimat Routes Due to Staffing Shortages
Staffing issues are forcing BC Transit to make some short-term reductions to their service schedule in Kitimat. Those reductions will see minor changes to the schedules of routes 1A and 1B for Whitesa...
Aug 9, 2022
Terrace City Staff Instructed to Look into Suitable Locations to Designate Homeless Encampments While Maintaining Current Response
For the second time in three months, the City of Terrace has asked staff to look into suitable locations for a designated encampment for those experiencing homelessness. In June, amid an increase in c...
Aug 9, 2022
Rosswood Fire Now Covering 20 Hectares, Not Impacting Infrastructure, While Southeast Fires Continue to Grow
A wildfire which sprouted up near Kalum Lake Road, north of Rosswood is not posing a threat to homes or infrastructure at the moment. According to the Wildfire Service, that fire is covering 20 hectar...
Aug 9, 2022