Oct. 2 fire damages duplex unit on Terrace’s Southside

A fire the morning of Oct. 2 damaged one unit of a duplex on Pear St. on the Southside. (Terrace Fire Department photo)
Warning issued about how electrical devices are charged
Border services officers discovered nearly 200kg of opium inside two shipping containers entering B.C. in August. (Photo courtesy of Canada Border Services Agency)

Opium found stuffed in furniture, machinery entering B.C.
Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson says she has received sexist criticism of how she looks in pictures. Photo courtesy Brittny Anderson

B.C. MLA speaks out against insults targeting her appearance
Federal court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access

Federal court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access
Why mountain biking should be your new travel activity — plus tips for beginners

Why mountain biking should be your new travel activity — plus tips for beginners

Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan makes his way to a court martial proceedings, Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Gatineau, Que. The Canadian military has withdrawn the one remaining conduct charge against Whelan, ending the court martial that was slated to run the rest of the week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan
A massive Vancouver housing development spearheaded by the Squamish Nation has cleared a legal hurdle after a B.C. Supreme Court judge rejected a challenge by a residents’ association over lack of consultation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a groundbreaking ceremony with Squamish Nation councillors Wilson Williams, back centre, and Khelsilem, right, at the First Nation’s Senakw housing development site, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. court rejects challenge to Squamish Nation housing project in Vancouver
The legislature building is photographed in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. British Columbia politicians are back in the legislature for the fall session, and the seating arrangement looks a little different. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Fall sitting starts for B.C. legislature with 4 official parties
Since opening in 2020, Foundry Terrace has seen incredible progress helping Terrace youth aged 12-24. To donate, visit tdcss.ca/foundry. Photo courtesy Foundry Terrace.

With our support, Terrace youth’s potential is almost unlimited
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    Fresh produce is shown at a market in Toronto on Wednesday Feb. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

    Food insecurity a ‘public health crisis’ for B.C.’s Indigenous kids

    On-call Coquitlam teacher Amira Mounir Abraham has been reprimanded by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation after showing a nine-minute animated film to students in grades 2 and 3 that depicted sexual intercourse and suicide (Pixabay photo)

    On-call B.C. teacher shows inappropriate short film to elementary students

    A pedestrian makes his way along an icy sidewalk Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

    Okanagan school district needs kitty litter for ice, not kids

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant’s Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence. (AP PHOTO/GODOFREDO A. VÀSQUEZ)

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    Retired Vernon doctor Nicholas Rety’s memoir, Choice and Chance, has made its way to the world’s largest books trade fair for exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany. (Contributed)

    Okanagan doctor’s memoir made available to world

    Nicholas Rety’s story of how he came from Hungary to Vernon to be part of world’s biggest book fair

    Three grizzly bears who had been seen around Nelson were captured, sedated and safely relocated. The one seen sleeping here is the sow. Photo: Lisa Thomson/WildSafe BC

    Trio of grizzlies safely relocated out of Nelson area

    The bears were captured and moved away from the city

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    Thornhill and Terrace firefighters gather in front of a Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department truck during the department’s 50th-anniversary celebration on Sept. 23. (Rick Boehm)

    Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 50 years

    Honoring 50 years of service, the department celebrates veterans and eyes the future

    Nadia Gemeinhardt, a featured artist at the Skeena Salmon Arts Show, brings a unique blend of whimsy and organic ceramic textures to the northwestern B.C. art scene. (Contributed photo)

    A closer look at 2023 Skeena Salmon Arts Show featured artist Nadia Gemeinhardt

    Gemeinhardt’s work infuses local art with a blend of nature and imagination

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    Obituaries

    Sharon Rose Lamke

    Sep 29th, 2023

    Soffia ‘Geri’ Moore

    Sep 15th, 2023

    John Wiebenga

    Sep 13th, 2023

    George Andrew Clark

    Aug 27th, 2023

    Brian Douglas Kirkaldy

    Aug 20th, 2023

    Denine Smith

    Aug 17th, 2023

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    Sports
    Masai Ujiri, President of Toronto Raptors speaks to reporters during media day in Toronto on Monday October 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

    ‘No selfishness’: Toronto Raptors cultural reset begins at B.C. training camp

    Head coach said things like taking poor shots or over-dribbling the ball won’t be allowed this season

    Saskatchewan Roughriders great George Reed addresses the crowd following the last ever game at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor

    Former CFL running back George Reed dies at the age of 83

    Reed played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1963 until 1975

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    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)

    COLUMN: Terrace City Council acknowledges ‘systemic racism’ in joint statement

    Terrace city council apologizes to Jessica McCallum-Miller for ‘systemic racism’ in joint statement

      Debate continues about the future of old growth forests and associated eco systems within the province. (Government of British Columbia)

      LETTER: Urgent call for action on 3rd anniversary of forest recommendations

      Environmental advocate Robert Hart urges government action to combat deforestation

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        Karlene Harvey is the illustrator of the new Every Child Matters children’s book. (Medicine Wheel Publishing photo)

        Indigenous artist teams with Orange Shirt Day founder for new children’s book

        Phyllis Webstad, Tsilhqot’in artist to bring Every Child Matters to life for children 6 and up

        Kaitlyn Hundt-Lippett, pictured with her mixer Stanley. Hundt-Lippet is hoping someone driving to Nelson from Toronto will be able to bring her industrial kitchen mixer along in exchange for free baked goods. (Kaitlyn Alexandria Hundt-Lippett/Facebook)

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        The residential gruup “Núñez Chinchilla” is located north of the great plaza of Copan, an ancient Maya site in western Honduras, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

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          Indigenous nations, staff and others in the community celebrate the building of a revolutionary NICU unit. Photo courtesy of Jeff Sodowsky

          New neonatal unit for Northwest BC will be life-changing for expectant mothers and newborns

          Community support is essential to make the dream of the new NICU come true

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            Community steps up to help youth in Terrace and surrounding areas

            Fundraising is underway for new health centre offering free support to youth ages 12 to 24

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