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Coastal GasLink pipeline near Parsnip River crossing in northern B.C., February 2022. The province of B.C. has signed a compliance agreement with CGL to protect the waterways along the pipeline route. (Coastal GasLink photo)

B.C. signs compliance agreement with Coastal GasLink to protect waterways along pipeline

The agreement applies to 100 kilometres of the pipeline where ground is yet to be broken

Coastal GasLink pipeline near Parsnip River crossing in northern B.C., February 2022. The province of B.C. has signed a compliance agreement with CGL to protect the waterways along the pipeline route. (Coastal GasLink photo)
Unite Here Local 40 has been ordered to pay Civeo Corporation $500,000 for defamatory statements against the company. (Civeo Photo)

Unite Here Local 40 ordered to pay Civeo $500,000 for defamation

The union had accused the company of breaking it’s promises to First Nations people

Unite Here Local 40 has been ordered to pay Civeo Corporation $500,000 for defamatory statements against the company. (Civeo Photo)
The Outreach BBQ event will be held at the Garage, 3304 Kalum. (File photo)

City of Terrace and social agencies partner to host harm reduction outreach BBQ

The July 15 event is an opportunity to get Naloxone training and learn more about harm reduction

The Outreach BBQ event will be held at the Garage, 3304 Kalum. (File photo)
Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen has announced he will not seek the BC NDP leadership. (File photo)

Stikine MLA and municipal affairs minister Nathan Cullen says he won’t be seeking B.C. NDP leadership

All eyes now on Attorney General David Eby who says he is taking time to weigh his decision

Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen has announced he will not seek the BC NDP leadership. (File photo)
A fainting goat climbs up a volunteer as she practices yoga at a barn in Vanderhoof. (Photo courtesy, Alley Gensick)

Vanderhoof barn brings goat yoga to northwest B.C.

The yoga session will be held in July in a barn filled with fainting goats

A fainting goat climbs up a volunteer as she practices yoga at a barn in Vanderhoof. (Photo courtesy, Alley Gensick)
Municipal minister Nathan Cullen’s sign near Smithers was vandalized over the weekend. (Twitter/Nathan Cullen)

Minister Cullen’s signboard in northwest B.C. riding defaced with hate graffiti

‘You do not represent northwest’: Minister calls out idiocy of mischief makers in tweet

Municipal minister Nathan Cullen’s sign near Smithers was vandalized over the weekend. (Twitter/Nathan Cullen)
A photo from Nov. 2021, when the RCMP were deployed at Morice Forest Service Road. The Crown counsel will be pursuing criminal charges against 19 of the 27 arrested from the site. (Gidimt’en Checkpoint Facebook photo)

Key leader of Coastal GasLink pipeline opposition charged with criminal contempt

Sleydo’ (Molly Wickam ) among 19 charged following arrest in fall 2021

A photo from Nov. 2021, when the RCMP were deployed at Morice Forest Service Road. The Crown counsel will be pursuing criminal charges against 19 of the 27 arrested from the site. (Gidimt’en Checkpoint Facebook photo)
Chad Norman Day

Chad Norman Day reelected president of Tahltan Central Government

Aggressive growth for Tahltan Nation a priority for newly elected executive committee

Chad Norman Day
Five northern communities accounted for nearly 20 per cent of all black bears killed in the province. (Angie Mindus/ Black Press Media)

Northern B.C. communities among top 5 spots where black bears are killed most

Prince George tops the list, followed by 100 Mile house, Quesnel & Burns Lake

Five northern communities accounted for nearly 20 per cent of all black bears killed in the province. (Angie Mindus/ Black Press Media)
The petition signatories include workers at Civeo at Sitka Lodge, Horizon North Dexterra at the LNG site, and Crossroads Lodge. (File photo)

200 LNG Canada camp workers push for 12 per cent wage increase amidst inflation

Union says many contracted workers left out of wage hikes last month

The petition signatories include workers at Civeo at Sitka Lodge, Horizon North Dexterra at the LNG site, and Crossroads Lodge. (File photo)
Workcamp at Seabridge Gold’s KSM project in northwest B.C. (Seabridge Gold photo)

Seabridge Gold completes new feasibility study for KSM project in northwest B.C.

The mining company expands operation and set up new office in Terrace

Workcamp at Seabridge Gold’s KSM project in northwest B.C. (Seabridge Gold photo)
The grounds of Fraser Valley Institution for Women, located on King Road in Abbotsford. (Vikki Hopes/Black Press Media)

Overrepresentation of Indigenous women in custody reaches historic levels in B.C.

Replicating ineffective systems not working, say advocates

The grounds of Fraser Valley Institution for Women, located on King Road in Abbotsford. (Vikki Hopes/Black Press Media)
Kitsumkalum First Nation held its  Joint Venture Round-up from May 25 to 26. (Photo courtesy Diane Collins)

Kitsumkalum First Nation holds economic development forum for stakeholders

Several northwest B.C. industry members attended the meetings held from May 25 to 26

Kitsumkalum First Nation held its  Joint Venture Round-up from May 25 to 26. (Photo courtesy Diane Collins)
Terrace RCMP released images of three male suspects in a home invasion and are asking the public to help identify or come forth with more information. ( Terrace RCMP)

Terrace RCMP seeking three male suspects after armed invasion at Thornhill residence

The invasion took place on May 22 and victims suffered minor injuries

Terrace RCMP released images of three male suspects in a home invasion and are asking the public to help identify or come forth with more information. ( Terrace RCMP)
Klappan Independent School in Iskut. Bids are underway for a new $17 million school building to replace the existing structure. (Jeneane Tashoots/Klappan Independent School)

Bids invited for new Klappan Independent School building in Iskut

The new 1500 square metre building will replace the old school and aims to accommodate 60 students

Klappan Independent School in Iskut. Bids are underway for a new $17 million school building to replace the existing structure. (Jeneane Tashoots/Klappan Independent School)
Left to right: Brayden Sprickerhoff and Andrew Smart, arrived in Terrace last month as part of their mission work. Since then they have been serving the community through free yard work.(Binny Paul/Terrace Standard)

Winning hearts one yard at a time: Two travelling missionaries serve B.C. communities through chores

Brayden Sprickerhoff and Andrew Smart will be serving communities like Terrace for the next two years

Left to right: Brayden Sprickerhoff and Andrew Smart, arrived in Terrace last month as part of their mission work. Since then they have been serving the community through free yard work.(Binny Paul/Terrace Standard)
Frank Sapach and his dog Samantha stop in Terrace on their way to Prince George. (Binny Paul/Terrace Standard)

A man and his dog are travelling across Canada to raise awareness for abused, elderly people

Frank Sapach is heading to Prince George along Hwy 16 to file a complaint with Northern Health

Frank Sapach and his dog Samantha stop in Terrace on their way to Prince George. (Binny Paul/Terrace Standard)
During a May 18 traffic stop, Salmon Arm RCMP arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection to an abduction file out of Alberta. (File photo)

Late night drive-by shooting incident leaves one man injured

Police are looking for witnesses and video surveillance of the incident

During a May 18 traffic stop, Salmon Arm RCMP arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection to an abduction file out of Alberta. (File photo)
Mayor Carol Leclerc at the City of Terrace council chambers on May 13, 2022. (Binny Paul/ Terrace standard)

Terrace Mayor Carol Leclerc not seeking re-election

Leclerc will be step down after 17 years of serving in the local government

Mayor Carol Leclerc at the City of Terrace council chambers on May 13, 2022. (Binny Paul/ Terrace standard)
(BC Electoral boundaries Commission/Twitter)

BC Electoral Boundaries Commission to hold final public consultation tomorrow

The meeting will be held virtually, on Zoom, at 5 p.m.

(BC Electoral boundaries Commission/Twitter)