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Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony
Councillor Ken Herar shows off the Pride Progress Flag at council on June 6, 2022. The matter was revisited on Monday (March 20) with the council voting to move forward without flying the pride flag at municipal locations. /Screenshot from Mission council
B.C. city says no to flying pride flag at local facilities
A child plays the video game “Fortnite” in Chicago, Saturday, Oct.6, 2018. A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be “as addictive as possible” for children. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Martha Irvine
B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game
Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade is facing two charges of sexual assault, one for an alleged incident involving a patient at his Surrey practice reported in July of 2022, the other for a similar allegation involving a patient at his clinic’s former Delta location that occurred between July and October of 2019. (Surrey RCMP/submitted photo)
B.C. doctor facing second charge of sexual assault
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Former Vancouver Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick outside Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday June 29, 2014.(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck )

B.C. First Nations mourn loss of Vancouver Canucks enforcer Gino Odjick

The former Canucks enforcer remembered for his ‘great influence’ on Indigenous youths

Former Vancouver Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick outside Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday June 29, 2014.(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck )
Alpine Al represents Smithers on Main Street 24/7, 365 days a year. His horn has been broken off twice in the past month. (File photo)

Alpine Al attacked again

Main Street statue vandalized again

Alpine Al represents Smithers on Main Street 24/7, 365 days a year. His horn has been broken off twice in the past month. (File photo)
Heavy equipment at work at Coastal GasLink pipeline crossing at the Clore River in northwestern B.C. (David Suzuki Foundation photo)

Regulators probe complaint about sediment flow at CGL pipeline river crossing in northwest B.C.

Protestors say sediment can damage fish spawning grounds

Heavy equipment at work at Coastal GasLink pipeline crossing at the Clore River in northwestern B.C. (David Suzuki Foundation photo)
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Pope Francis and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon watch a traditional dance during the final public event of his papal visit across Canada as he prepares to leave Iqaluit, Nunavut on Friday, July 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Statistics Canada building and signs are pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau last week tabled legislation that promises to limit the use of non-disclosure agreements. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
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Kitimat, B.C. RCMP detachment. (The Northern Sentinel photo)

Man injured in incident with police

Officers were responding to early morning break in at a business on Jan. 13

Kitimat, B.C. RCMP detachment. (The Northern Sentinel photo)
Smithers Town Hall. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

Smithers supports another group applying for the same grant

Town applying for grant money, other groups want the same cash

Smithers Town Hall. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Smithers Town Hall. ((Marisca Bakker photo))

Smithers planner awarded childcare plan contract

Project intended to address gap in childcare availability in town

Smithers Town Hall. ((Marisca Bakker photo))
Muddy debris could be harbouring the larvae of the invasive Zebra Mussel or invasive plant seeds. (East Kootenay Invasive Species Council photo)

B.C. ice fishers asked to carefully clean equipment to avoid spreading invasive species

Seeds and larvae can hide on ice augers and other fishing gear

Muddy debris could be harbouring the larvae of the invasive Zebra Mussel or invasive plant seeds. (East Kootenay Invasive Species Council photo)
Tarea Roberge of the Kermode Friendship Society speaks at a town hall meeting she organized at the society’s downtown location on Jan. 14. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)

New lease on life for evacuated Terrace tenants

Local non-profit to share hotel costs with BC Housing

Tarea Roberge of the Kermode Friendship Society speaks at a town hall meeting she organized at the society’s downtown location on Jan. 14. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)
Drug bust at same residence in Smithers for second time in weeks. (file photo)

Police make second drug bust in less than a month at same Smithers residence

Drugs seized include suspected methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl; two suspects arrested

Drug bust at same residence in Smithers for second time in weeks. (file photo)
Smithers RCMP Detachment. (Deb Meissner photo)

Houston man charged in firearms offence in Smithers hotel

Altercation at hotel in Smithers causes evacuation

Smithers RCMP Detachment. (Deb Meissner photo)
At 82, Bruce Ives from Daajing Giids broke the Guinness World Record as the oldest male to perform a headstand. (Photo: Megan Romas’ Facebook)

Haida Gwaii man breaks world record for oldest male to do headstand

Bruce Ives was 82 years and 43 days old on the day he broke the record

At 82, Bruce Ives from Daajing Giids broke the Guinness World Record as the oldest male to perform a headstand. (Photo: Megan Romas’ Facebook)
Bonnie Forsythe with her family at the Coachman Apartments complex in Terrace. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)

‘Feeling like we’re drowning’: Tenants of rundown Terrace building fear for future

Tenants living in “shocking” conditions fear losing what little they have left

Bonnie Forsythe with her family at the Coachman Apartments complex in Terrace. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard)
Haida artist Yahl ‘Aadas (Cori Savard) created the design featured on the 2023 $200 coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s Celebrating Canada’s Diversity series. (Photo: Royal Canadian Mint’s website)

Haida Gwaii artist’s design featured on Canadian $200 gold coin

Coin is worth $4,199.95 and each one is unique

Haida artist Yahl ‘Aadas (Cori Savard) created the design featured on the 2023 $200 coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s Celebrating Canada’s Diversity series. (Photo: Royal Canadian Mint’s website)
Chief Samuel Schooner of Nuxalk Nation speaks at a press conference in Williams Lake Jan. 12, appealing for information regarding the disappearance if Carl Schooner Jr. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

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A $10,000 reward offered for information regarding disappearance of Carl Schooner Jr.

Chief Samuel Schooner of Nuxalk Nation speaks at a press conference in Williams Lake Jan. 12, appealing for information regarding the disappearance if Carl Schooner Jr. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A Russian bomb lands near Samsung’s headquarters in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Phil Bialobzyski)

Putin’s unwelcome wake up call

Ukraine is now facing an even colder, darker, winter

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A Russian bomb lands near Samsung’s headquarters in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Phil Bialobzyski)
View from above of erosion threatening homes on McConnell Crescent in Terrace. (McElhanney/Kitsumkalum Flood Mitigation Plan)

Terrace landslide victims sue city and local developer

Landslide was ‘lying in plain sight’, says lawyer

View from above of erosion threatening homes on McConnell Crescent in Terrace. (McElhanney/Kitsumkalum Flood Mitigation Plan)
Gitxsan hereditary chief Brian Williams, left, RCMP Chief Superintendent Warren Brown, middle, and Gitxsan hereditary chief Norman Moore signing a framework agreement for a community safety plan Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo courtesy the Office of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs)

RCMP, Gitxsan hope to avoid trouble when court orders are enforced

Parties sign framework for communications, dialogue

Gitxsan hereditary chief Brian Williams, left, RCMP Chief Superintendent Warren Brown, middle, and Gitxsan hereditary chief Norman Moore signing a framework agreement for a community safety plan Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo courtesy the Office of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs)
Prince Rupert RCMP on Dec. 9, is looking for Chante Leah Low on outstanding warrants. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

UPDATE: Wanted Wednesday – Suspect turns himself in

Wanted on warrant - charges include voyeurism, extortion and sexual assault

Prince Rupert RCMP on Dec. 9, is looking for Chante Leah Low on outstanding warrants. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada on Oct. 17th. The City of Lacombe has spent the last year preparing bylaws to allow for the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis in the community. Black Press File Photo

Should B.C. allow cannabis lounges and cafes? Survey gets mixed reviews

Support high for cannabis consumption spaces among users, but police, health experts more cautions

Recreational cannabis is legal in Canada on Oct. 17th. The City of Lacombe has spent the last year preparing bylaws to allow for the sale and consumption of recreational cannabis in the community. Black Press File Photo
A water main break at Crestview and Applewaite was just one of the numerous breaks on Dec. 17, which caused Prince Rupert City Council to declare a local State of Emergency as crews and resources were stretched to repair the aging infrastructure. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Province calls on Feds to help replace Prince Rupert’s aged water system

B.C. ministers penned a letter requesting financial support and offering commitment

A water main break at Crestview and Applewaite was just one of the numerous breaks on Dec. 17, which caused Prince Rupert City Council to declare a local State of Emergency as crews and resources were stretched to repair the aging infrastructure. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)