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The new Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace, British Columbia, opened on November 24, 2024, providing the community with a state-of-the-art facility that more than doubles the size of the previous hospital. The hospital features 82 beds, private rooms, an expanded […]

Recently, there have been two exciting provincial government announcements related to Early Childhood Education in Northwest BC.

At the head of the Douglas Channel on the Northwest coast, in the small but growing town of Kitimat, Maddison Dos Santos manages Stepping Stones Daycare - a supportive, nurturing and safe environment for children to learn and grow.

Provided by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), the $430,000 donation will provide a higher level of care and reduce transfers to Prince George and Vancouver. Click here to read the full article.  

A recent study praised Prince Rupert’s pedestrian-friendly environment, layout and entrepreneurial diversity. Be sure to read the full article using the link below. B.C. study calls Prince Rupert’s downtown northwest B.C.’s most vibrant

In the Northwest regional hub of Terrace, a city nestled between mountains and rivers, there’s a story of new beginnings for May Hua and her family. May’s husband Kent and their two sons, Bryan and Jayden, have found a new life in Northwest BC after leaving their original home in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Recently, there have been two exciting provincial government announcements related to life for newcomers to Northwest BC.

Near the northern tip of Kaien Island in the city of Prince Rupert, in a metal-roofed building overlooking the ocean and Seal Cove Salt Marsh, there is a unique restaurant run by an inspiring family.  The restaurant is Arabisk, and the family are the Zaitounis: dad Khaldon (Steve), mom Tehama, their sons Tamim and Obie, and the brothers' partners, Sara and Shayna. 

Province funds critical infrastructure projects in the northwest and upgrades secure drinking water system in Prince Rupert.

The District of Kitimat is exploring a potential climbing wall for Riverlodge Recreation Centre! Aimed at amping up indoor activities, this project is seeking community input through upcoming surveys and public consultations.

At this year's BC Economic Development Awards, the Northwest BC Workforce Resident Attraction initiative (WARA) was awarded the Marketing Innovation Award (in the over-20,000 population category) from The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) annual awards ceremony.

Northwest BC has everything you need and many things you may not expect. Here you'll find what life is actually like in each close-knit community!

There's a lot going in Prince Rupert, Kitimat, the Hazeltons and Terrace. Check out what's new and in store for NWBC, from craft breweries to a new state-of-the-art hospital!