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The House of Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole returned to Terrace on Sept. 24, symbolizing a historic homecoming. (Sailor First Class Erin Roberts, Canadian Armed Forces, via House of Ni’isjoohl/Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government)

PHOTOS: Stolen totem pole returns to Nisga’a after 94 years in Scotland

Historic repatriation marks a significant milestone for the Nisga’a

The House of Ni’isjoohl Memorial Pole returned to Terrace on Sept. 24, symbolizing a historic homecoming. (Sailor First Class Erin Roberts, Canadian Armed Forces, via House of Ni’isjoohl/Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government)
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)

Push launched for B.C.’s troubled Skeena Sawmills to enter bankruptcy

Terrace-based operation currently idle and facing debts over $143 million, court documents say

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)
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)
A map displaying the location of the 4.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near a village in British Columbia on Aug. 15. The epicentre was situated 70 kilometres south of Daajing Giids and 222 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, in a region known for its significant seismic activity. An expert suggests this tremor could be a later aftershock of the major 2012 quake in the same area. (OpenStreetMap)

4.7 magnitude earthquake shakes B.C. village; possible aftershock of 2012 quake

Epicentre located 70 kilometres south of Daajing Giids, 222 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert

A map displaying the location of the 4.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near a village in British Columbia on Aug. 15. The epicentre was situated 70 kilometres south of Daajing Giids and 222 kilometres southwest of Prince Rupert, in a region known for its significant seismic activity. An expert suggests this tremor could be a later aftershock of the major 2012 quake in the same area. (OpenStreetMap)
Ignus, the 10.5-foot steel and aluminum sunflower art installation created by Terrace artist Jordie Laidlaw and his team. Inspired by his experiences as an ICU nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, the piece is set to embark on a 2,500-kilometre journey to Burning Man, symbolizing resilience, connection, and creativity. (Vilk Studios photo)

Terrace man to bring ValhallaFest art installation to Burning Man

ValhallaFest organizer and ICU nurse seeking community support through a GoFundMe campaign

Ignus, the 10.5-foot steel and aluminum sunflower art installation created by Terrace artist Jordie Laidlaw and his team. Inspired by his experiences as an ICU nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, the piece is set to embark on a 2,500-kilometre journey to Burning Man, symbolizing resilience, connection, and creativity. (Vilk Studios photo)
Terrace couple Lisa Seymour and Christopher England stand outside Mills Memorial Hospital. The couple is speaking out against Northern Health’s policy prohibiting guests, including partners, from being present during ultrasound scans. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

EXCLUSIVE: Terrace couple challenge Northern Health’s ultrasound policy

The couple says Northern Health’s policy robbed them of the ability to see their baby’s heartbeat together for the first time

Terrace couple Lisa Seymour and Christopher England stand outside Mills Memorial Hospital. The couple is speaking out against Northern Health’s policy prohibiting guests, including partners, from being present during ultrasound scans. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)

Flood warning downgraded in B.C.’s Skeena Region as river levels start to recede

The B.C. River Forecast Centre says ‘rivers in the region remain vulnerable’

Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)
Road closed in the Old Remo area, west of Terrace, on May 16 due to flooding. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

City of Terrace declares State of Local Emergency amid heat wave, flooding

The State of Local Emergency anticipated to end May 24

Road closed in the Old Remo area, west of Terrace, on May 16 due to flooding. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Flooding in the Old Remo area west of Terrace May 16. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

State of Local Emergency declared for parts of Northwest B.C. due to flooding

Areas of the City of Terrace now under evacuation alert

Flooding in the Old Remo area west of Terrace May 16. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
In this May 6, 2010 file photo, a radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles. (Damian Dovarganes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP)

Revolutionizing breast cancer surgery: B.C. hospital adopts innovative technology

In a B.C. first, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital improves patient experience in the tumour removal process, making it less invasive and more efficient

In this May 6, 2010 file photo, a radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles. (Damian Dovarganes/THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP)
Departure board at Northwest Regional Airport on April 13 at 3:43 p.m. showing cancelled flights due to volcanic ash from an eruption in Russia. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

Russian volcanic eruption disrupts flights to and from northwest B.C.

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes erupted Tuesday, wrecking havoc on air travel internationally

Departure board at Northwest Regional Airport on April 13 at 3:43 p.m. showing cancelled flights due to volcanic ash from an eruption in Russia. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
In this file photo, BC Premier David Eby speaks during a press conference in Vancouver on March 14, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam)

Cash influx incoming: B.C. affordability credit to soon be sent to 85% of British Columbians

Individuals can receive up to $164 and $41 per child, while a family of four could get $410

In this file photo, BC Premier David Eby speaks during a press conference in Vancouver on March 14, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam)
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to remain vigilant against scammers posing as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) attempting to trick people into identity theft and, in extreme cases, taking control of bank accounts. (Better Business Bureau handout photo)

B.C. college student loses $2,800 in federal tax scam, sparking warning from BBB

Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be vigilant against scammers posing as the Canada Revenue Agency

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to remain vigilant against scammers posing as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) attempting to trick people into identity theft and, in extreme cases, taking control of bank accounts. (Better Business Bureau handout photo)