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TERRACE, B.C. – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 has donated $11,600 to the Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation in support of its “Lift Up Our Elders” project at Terraceview Lodge. The funds were raised through the Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign and will fully cover the cost of one gantry ceiling lift and motor for a resident’s room. These specialized lifts are essential for safely moving patients with limited mobility, helping to prevent injuries for both residents and caregivers. With this latest contribution, the Foundation has now funded 28 lifts, leaving 15 still needed to equip every long-term care resident room at the facility. Foundation Executive Director Roopy…

KITIMAT, B.C. — In a move that has sparked concern among local business owners, Kitimat’s municipal government has green-lit a new cannabis retail application from a Prince George-based company, 1509200 B.C. Ltd., just months after a similar application from a Kitimat resident was denied. This decision, while procedural, is being criticized as a direct contradiction of the local government’s responsibility to support its own community, and it threatens the stability of existing local businesses. A Tale of Two Applications The contrast between the two applications could not be more stark. The first, submitted by a local resident for a location at…

A recent report by The Globe and Mail, citing two anonymous sources, suggests that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a firm condition for the proposed $53-billion merger between Anglo American and Teck Resources: the relocation of Anglo American’s global headquarters to Canada. The London-based mining giant, Anglo American, and Vancouver-based Teck Resources announced their planned merger last week. The deal, which would be one of the largest in the mining sector’s history, would see the merged company, Anglo Teck, headquartered in Canada while maintaining a primary stock listing in London. According to The Globe and Mail’s report, Carney…

An environmental assessment certificate has been granted for the Ksi Lisims LNG project, a significant step forward for the proposed floating natural gas liquefaction and export facility in Northwest B.C. The certificate was announced by B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) on Monday, September 15, following a joint decision by provincial ministers Tamara Davidson and Adrian Dix. The ministers’ decision came after a comprehensive environmental assessment that began in 2021, which involved extensive consultation with First Nations, technical experts, government agencies, and the public. The Ksi Lisims LNG project is a joint venture between the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG Limited Partnership,…

By Skeena News Staff Politicians are usually spotted running on campaign trails—but this weekend, Prime Minister Mark Carney laced up for a different kind of race. Carney competed in the 26-kilometre Haliburton Forest Trail Race in southern Ontario, drawing surprise and admiration from fellow runners, volunteers, and spectators alike. The event, held about 160 kilometres north of Toronto, is widely regarded as one of Canada’s toughest trail runs, featuring steep hills, rugged paths, and even rocky climbs. Race organizer Tegan Legge described it as “a crushing course”—a title competitors wear as a badge of honour. A Prime Minister on the Trails Carney was spotted…

TERRACE, B.C. – Terrace officials have successfully used city bylaws to shut down a notorious house on Munroe Street, in a multi-agency effort that Mayor Sean Bujtas is calling a “major victory for public safety.” The Terrace RCMP proved that they are never too busy for public safety, as they were also involved in a more unusual incident in Prince George where a man driving a toy car was arrested for impaired driving. On September 9, after years of public safety concerns and unaddressed fire hazards, the Terrace RCMP, Fire Department, and City officials worked together to clear residents from…

TERRACE, B.C. – A notorious house on the 3200 block of Munroe Street, which has been the focus of public safety concerns for years, has been successfully shut down by local authorities. Terrace Mayor Sean Bujtas announced the closure in a public post, calling it a “major victory for public safety in our community.” The operation was a collaborative effort involving the Terrace RCMP, Terrace Fire Department, and City of Terrace bylaw and building inspectors. On September 9, the property was evacuated, its utilities were disconnected, and it was boarded up. The City’s action follows a series of police investigations…

TERRACE, B.C. – The B.C. Supreme Court has recognized full Aboriginal title for the Haida Nation over the entirety of Haida Gwaii in an unprecedented ruling that marks a historic moment for reconciliation in Canada. The decision was issued by Justice Christopher Giaschi on Friday, September 5, granting complete sovereignty for the Haida Nation over the terrestrial areas of Haida Gwaii. The application was supported by both the federal government and the Province of B.C., based on agreements with the Haida Nation made in 2024. These agreements, known as the Rising Tide Agreement and Big Tide Agreement, outline a transition…

SKEENA REGION – The community of the Skeena region has spoken with a united voice, and now, the responsibility to act rests on the shoulders of the mayors who have the most direct power to influence change, those who preside over our regional airports and economic hubs. While the #FairFaresSkeena petition has received over 600 signatures, the community’s frustration is now being directed with a laser-like focus at the leadership of the cities and towns with the greatest leverage. For many residents, that focus has turned to Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond. Praised by many for his leadership, he is…

TERRACE, B.C. – A late-summer heatwave has triggered a second consecutive heat warning for the North Coast, with temperatures forecast to reach 30 degrees Celsius through Thursday before a gradual cooling trend begins. The advisory, issued by Environment Canada, states that a ridge of high pressure is bringing elevated temperatures to the Terrace and Kitimat areas. The warning, however, highlights an interesting discrepancy: communities further inland, such as Smithers, Houston, and Burns Lake, are forecast to see similar conditions but were not included in the official warning. Search data shows that temperatures in these areas are also expected to climb…