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Canfor has announced it will demolish its old mill in Houston and build a new one. (File photo)

Canfor to build new mill in Houston

Announcement ends months of uncertainty for the community

Canfor has announced it will demolish its old mill in Houston and build a new one. (File photo)
The B.C. Conservation Office has placed a trap on Sloan St in an attempt to catch the bear that has been roaming freely in Prince Rupert. (Seth Forward/Northern View)

Bear on the loose for over a week on Prince Rupert’s westside

B.C. Conservation has placed a trap on Sloan to try to capture a bear seen roaming the neighbourhood

The B.C. Conservation Office has placed a trap on Sloan St in an attempt to catch the bear that has been roaming freely in Prince Rupert. (Seth Forward/Northern View)
Dr. Andrew Forrest, executive chairman of Fortescue Futures Industries with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan in Prince George on Sept. 13, 2023. Forrest was in B.C. to announce his company's green hydrogen facility Project Coyote to be set up in Prince George on Lheidli T’enneh territory. (Omineca Express photo)

Australian mining tycoon Andrew Forrest announces $2 billion green hydrogen project in northern B.C.

Fortescue’s Project Coyote in Prince George is estimated to produce 140,000 tonnes of ‘green’ hydrogen

Dr. Andrew Forrest, executive chairman of Fortescue Futures Industries with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan in Prince George on Sept. 13, 2023. Forrest was in B.C. to announce his company's green hydrogen facility Project Coyote to be set up in Prince George on Lheidli T’enneh territory. (Omineca Express photo)
Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre in Terrace in November 2022. Poilievre is set to visit the city once more this week for “Bring It Home Rally.” (Black Press Media file photo)

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to host rally in Terrace

Resuming summer tour, Poilievre targets B.C. support after wildfire interruptions

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre in Terrace in November 2022. Poilievre is set to visit the city once more this week for “Bring It Home Rally.” (Black Press Media file photo)
Skeena Sawmills in 2019. Skeena Sawmills now stands idle, a stark symbol of the company’s escalating financial challenges that have led to bankruptcy petitions and mounting debts. (Black Press Media file photo)

EXCLUSIVE: Skeena Sawmills and affiliates face bankruptcy with debts over $143 million

Financial woes deepen as creditor petitions for receivership amid growing liabilities and shutdowns

Skeena Sawmills in 2019. Skeena Sawmills now stands idle, a stark symbol of the company’s escalating financial challenges that have led to bankruptcy petitions and mounting debts. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Coast Tsimshian Academy, in Lax Kw’alaams received a settlement from Rambeau in 2022. (Marc Fawcett-Atkinson / The Northern View)

Disgraced former Lax Kw’alaams principal loses teaching licence

Kelly Joseph Rambeau was found to have siphoned off up to $337,000 from the Coast Tsimshian Academy.

The Coast Tsimshian Academy, in Lax Kw’alaams received a settlement from Rambeau in 2022. (Marc Fawcett-Atkinson / The Northern View)
B.C. United Skeena MLA Ellis Ross stands at the corner of Greig Ave. and Clinton St. in Terrace on Sept. 8. Ross is advocating for a culturally-focused detox centre near the city, emphasizing the urgency in addressing the region’s increasing substance abuse issues. 
(Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

B.C. MLAs push for Indigenous-led detox centre in Terrace

Province urged to back Northern First Nations Alliance (NFNA) proposal amid drug crises

B.C. United Skeena MLA Ellis Ross stands at the corner of Greig Ave. and Clinton St. in Terrace on Sept. 8. Ross is advocating for a culturally-focused detox centre near the city, emphasizing the urgency in addressing the region’s increasing substance abuse issues. 
(Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Physician shortages means expecting mothers in Prince Rupert, Smithers and Kitimat were forced to travel to Terrace for care during the first two weeks of September. (The Northern View file photo)

Staffing issues close maternity ward at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Northern Health cites patient safety for sending moms-to-be to Terrace in early September

Physician shortages means expecting mothers in Prince Rupert, Smithers and Kitimat were forced to travel to Terrace for care during the first two weeks of September. (The Northern View file photo)
Following recent rains, campfire restrictions have been eased in several communities within BC Wildfire Service’s Northwest Fire Centre, bringing warmth and comfort back to outdoor enthusiasts. (Leon Contreras/Unsplash)

BC Wildfire Service eases campfire ban in northwest

Campfires permitted again following wetter conditions

Following recent rains, campfire restrictions have been eased in several communities within BC Wildfire Service’s Northwest Fire Centre, bringing warmth and comfort back to outdoor enthusiasts. (Leon Contreras/Unsplash)
The two lots in Cow Bay are no longer being developed as planned. Development to the parking lot will continue, according to the city. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Cow Bay developer pulls out of land deal with city

Private deal for part of public parking lot angered Cow Bay business owners when announced in June

The two lots in Cow Bay are no longer being developed as planned. Development to the parking lot will continue, according to the city. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Thornhill Director Ted Ramsey criticizes the regional district’s inefficiencies, highlighting Thornhill’s need for self-governance and financial autonomy, as he prepares to submit an application to incorporate the community into its own city. (Staff photo)
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Thornhill Director Ted Ramsey criticizes the regional district’s inefficiencies, highlighting Thornhill’s need for self-governance and financial autonomy, as he prepares to submit an application to incorporate the community into its own city. (Staff photo)
The City of Terrace has apologized to Jessica McCallum-Miller, shown here being sworn in as a city councillor in 2018, for what it terms “system racism” causing her to resign. (Black Press Media file photo)

City of Terrace apologizes to former city councillor for ‘systemic racism’

Jessica McCallum-Miller resigned in February 2021 citing ‘racism’ and ‘sexism’

The City of Terrace has apologized to Jessica McCallum-Miller, shown here being sworn in as a city councillor in 2018, for what it terms “system racism” causing her to resign. (Black Press Media file photo)
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Shooting in Smithers leaves 44-year-old man seriously injured

RCMP says incident was targeted, presents no threat to public

An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Terrace’s Skeena Sawmills stands operational on July 3, 2020, three years before announcing a major round of layoffs amidst growing operational challenges. (Black Press Media file photo)

EXCLUSIVE: Skeena Sawmills in Terrace lays off its staff amid operational challenges

Months after a temporary shutdown, Terrace’s major employer faces an uncertain future

Terrace’s Skeena Sawmills stands operational on July 3, 2020, three years before announcing a major round of layoffs amidst growing operational challenges. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Transit say Route 51 won’t be running its complete route until construction from the city is finished. (Black Press file)

Prince Rupert’s Route 51 bus partially shut down due to construction

The route usually finishes in Seal Cove, but will turn around early for the time being.

BC Transit say Route 51 won’t be running its complete route until construction from the city is finished. (Black Press file)
Two wolves were seen near Charles Hays Highschool on Sept. 6. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Wolves spotted wandering near Charles Hays Highschool in Prince Rupert

The two were seen yesterday, Sept. 5, though there is no sign they have stayed around.

Two wolves were seen near Charles Hays Highschool on Sept. 6. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Prince Rupert Rampage in action in their devastating playoff loss to the Hazelton Wolverines last season. President Brett Stava said he has high hopes for the beloved hockey team this season. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert Rampage ready to take the ice with a vengeance

After last year’s early playoff exit, the CIHL team has a point to make.

Prince Rupert Rampage in action in their devastating playoff loss to the Hazelton Wolverines last season. President Brett Stava said he has high hopes for the beloved hockey team this season. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Skeena MLA Ellis Ross enjoys a bike ride on Sept. 16, 2020. Almost a year later, a cycling accident would result in short-term memory loss, prompting him to seek community support to recall recent events. (Peter Versteege photo)

B.C. MLA Ellis Ross suffers memory loss following bike incident

After traumatic cycling incident, Ross is piecing together the recent past

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross enjoys a bike ride on Sept. 16, 2020. Almost a year later, a cycling accident would result in short-term memory loss, prompting him to seek community support to recall recent events. (Peter Versteege photo)
Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook)
Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook)

Four Rivers Co-op announces 14 northern B.C. organizations as recipients of community fund

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Terrace, Quesnel among communities set to benefit from $100,000 fund

Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook)
Quesnel & District 4-H got $8,000 from Four Rivers’ community support fund to support the purchase of new project penning for the 4-H pigs. ( Four Rivers Co-op/ Facebook)
Immediate action must be taken to reduce toxic drug risks in vulnerable First Nations communities, according to Dr. Nel Wieman, Acting Chief Medical Officer for the First Nations Health Authority. (Photo provided by the FNHA)

Overdose Awareness Day underscores crippling crisis in northern B.C.

Health officials say a lack of resources, isolation are key drivers behind startling statistics

Immediate action must be taken to reduce toxic drug risks in vulnerable First Nations communities, according to Dr. Nel Wieman, Acting Chief Medical Officer for the First Nations Health Authority. (Photo provided by the FNHA)