Author: SKEENA NEWS
SKEENA REGION, B.C. – Power has been restored to thousands of customers across the Terrace area and surrounding communities following a significant outage on Thursday afternoon that was caused by an equipment failure. The outage, which lasted roughly from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., had a particularly noticeable impact in Terrace, where it highlighted a sharp divide between large corporate retailers and small local businesses. Major national chains in Terrace, including Walmart, Wholesale Club, Safeway, and fast-food restaurants, were forced to close their doors. Their reliance on electronic payment systems and automated infrastructure left them unable to operate during the blackout.…
TERRACE, B.C. – Get ready to celebrate on the shores of the Skeena, as details for the 2025 Terrace Riverboat Days festival are being announced, including the theme for the beloved annual parade. The festival, a summer staple in Terrace, is set to run from August 1 to 10. The Terrace Riverboat Days Society has confirmed the parade will take place on Saturday, August 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. along Lakelse Avenue. This year’s theme is “Shores of Celebration: A Festival of Community,” encouraging vibrant and creative floats from local businesses and community groups. Immediately following the parade, the action moves to George…
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – Trigon Pacific Terminals has announced it is moving forward with a new $750-million facility to export liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), such as propane and butane, from its terminal in Prince Rupert. The company confirmed on Wednesday that it has made a final investment decision on the project and is now urging the federal government to expedite the final regulatory approvals for the “shovel-ready” project. The decision was made with the declared support of the Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations, a critical component for any major project development on the North Coast. The new facility will be…
TERRACE, B.C. – The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Skeena River, the Nass River, and all their surrounding tributaries due to rapidly rising water levels. The advisory, issued Thursday morning, means that river levels are rising or are expected to rise quickly. At this time, no major flooding is expected. However, the rapidly melting snowpack in the mountains is causing rivers and streams to swell, making riverbanks potentially unstable and dangerous. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution near all waterways, especially with children and pets. Fast-flowing water can be unpredictable, and riverbanks may be eroded…
TERRACE, B.C. – Today, June 12, marks the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, a day of immense pride and celebration for Filipino communities in the Skeena region and around the world. Known as “Araw ng Kalayaan,” the day commemorates the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spanish rule in 1898. While a public holiday in the Philippines, it has also become a major cultural event for the global Filipino diaspora, including the vibrant community here in Northwest B.C. This year’s official theme is “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.” (Freedom. Future. History.). Across Canada, the day is being marked with various celebrations. In Ottawa,…
AHMEDABAD, INDIA – A Canadian citizen is among the at least 240 people killed after an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday. The family of a dentist from Mississauga, Ontario, has confirmed she was on the flight. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a residential area near the airport, hitting a medical college. Officials have reported at least one survivor from the crash. This is the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 aircraft. In a social media post, Canada’s Prime Minister stated he was “devastated to…
SMITHERS, B.C. – RCMP officers in Smithers will now be wearing body-worn cameras while on duty, the detachment announced Thursday morning. The move is part of a national initiative aimed at increasing police transparency and accountability. Officers with the Smithers RCMP have completed their training on the new equipment. According to the RCMP, the cameras will be activated during interactions with the public, such as during arrests, use-of-force incidents, or when taking witness statements, all in accordance with national policy. The stated goals of the body-worn camera project are to strengthen public trust, help resolve complaints more quickly, and improve evidence…
TERRACE, B.C. – A scholar from the Nisga’a Nation has been appointed to a prestigious international leadership position with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a role that will advance Indigenous rights and knowledge systems on a global scale. The Simon Fraser University professor was named the UNESCO Co-chair in Transforming Indigenous Knowledge Research Governance and Rematriation. It’s a groundbreaking collaboration that will focus on uplifting Indigenous communities in Canada and around the world by strengthening their right to self-determination over their own research, knowledge, and cultural heritage. She will share the four-year appointment with a leading scholar…
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – Prince Rupert is set to come alive this weekend as the 47th annual Seafest celebration takes over the city from Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15. Organized by the Prince Rupert Special Events Society, the weekend is packed with activities for all ages. Here’s a look at some of the highlights: Friday, June 13 The festivities kick off with the Seniors Tea from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Prince Rupert Curling Club, featuring prizes, entertainment, and refreshments. Saturday, June 14 The day starts early with a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Safeway Parking Lot. The…
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – The credits are set to roll for the last time at the Famous Players Cineplex in Prince Rupert, as the city’s sole movie theatre has announced it will permanently close its doors this Sunday, June 15. The closure marks the end of an era for local moviegoers, who have relied on the theatre for big-screen entertainment for over four decades. “We’ve made the difficult decision to close our Famous Players Prince Rupert location,” the Vice President of Communications at Cineplex Canada said in a statement. “We’re grateful to the community for their incredible support over the past…