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Northwest B.C. sees drop in unemployment through September

Unemployment fell through September across northwest B.C. to 6.4 per cent.

Distracted driving and failure to wear seatbelt numbers double in Northern B.C.

Some Northern B.C. drivers are seemingly forgetting the rules of the road, as distracted driving and lack of seatbelt usage are on the rise.

Two Coast Mountain College students killed in weekend crash

Two Coast Mountain College students have died and two others were injured following a motor vehicle accident this past weekend. Grief counselling has been made available to students this week.

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

4600 block Lakelse revitalization nearing completion

Reconstruction of Terrace’s 4600 block of Lakelse Avenue is nearing completion, with paving expected to begin the week of October 12 and the road expected to reopen by the end of October.

Mayoral candidate Diana Penner wants stronger focus on Terrace seniors

Terrace mayoral candidate Diana Penner says seniors housing, public safety and responsible use of taxpayer dollars are among her key priorities ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal election.

Two killed in Highway 16 crash west of New Hazelton

A crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 16 west of New Hazelton resulted in two fatalities and closed the highway for several hours.

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

Up to 76 Townhouses Proposed for Vacant Kerr Street Property

A proposed zoning change at 2611 Kerr Street could allow up to 76 townhouse units on the vacant Terrace property.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

Winter tires needed on many northern B.C. highways next week

Whether you like it or not, winter is fast approaching, which means winter tire requirements will be needed on many northern B.C. highways.

Terrace RCMP investigate two vehicle break-ins

Terrace RCMP are investigating two vehicle break-ins that occurred early Sept. 16, with police looking for information about the male suspect.

Bujtas calls timing of provincial election disappointing

Terrace Mayor Sean Bujtas says he is disappointed the provincial snap election will overlap with the municipal election, warning provincial issues could overshadow important local concerns.

Bujtas says unfinished business driving another term

Terrace Mayor Sean Bujtas is campaigning for re-election, pointing to infrastructure funding, government relationships and ongoing work on homelessness and public safety as priorities for another term.

Fulljames focuses campaign on change, new ideas in Terrace

Terry Fulljames is focusing his Terrace mayoral campaign on change, new ideas and a more business-minded approach, with priorities including economic development, homelessness, tourism and community revitalization.

Eby calls early provincial election on Oct. 24

Premier David Eby has called an early B.C. election, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 24.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.
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