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This coverage is from Penticton Herald and the original article can be found here. April 28, 2025 Prince Rupert’s pickleball community served fierce rallies and local pride at the 2nd Annual ‘Fun-A-Ment’ on April 5. The day was an overwhelming success, with […]

This coverage is from Terrace Standard and the original article can be found here. April 26, 2025 It could also boost sports tourism in Port Ed., says Northwest BC Cricket Association’s president The Northwest BC Cricket Association is proposing to use and […]

This coverage is from The Northern View and the original article can be found here. April 10, 2025 In contrast, the average sale price across northern B.C. fell as per the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board In the first quarter of 2025, […]

This coverage is from Terrace Standard and the original article can be found here. March 26, 2025 “Learners are leaders,” said Sarah Moretti, store owner A Terrace thrift store has expanded its free book program from every Saturday to now Sunday as […]

This coverage is from The Tyee and the original article can be found here. March 19, 2025 Saltwater Bakery, run by the Gitxaała Nation, embodies a holistic approach to economic development and community wellness. It’s a cold, crisp day in Prince Rupert, […]

This coverage is from The Northern View and the original article can be found here. Feb 22, 2025 Enhancements have now made it safer for skiers, snowboarders, and snow grooming equipment in wet conditions Shames Mountain is now better equipped to handle the […]

This coverage is from Houston Today and the original article can be found here. Feb 19, 2025 The award covers up to $8,300 per individual Coast Mountain College has initiated the Northern Learner Entrance Awards for top graduates from 22 high schools between […]

This coverage is from BC Business and the original article can be found here. Feb 5, 2025 The once dire economic prospects of the North Coast and Nechako have reversed, turning the regions into drivers of province-wide prosperity. The fate of Watson […]

This coverage is from the Hamilton Spectator and the original article can be found here. Radha Agarwal Jan 15, 2025 The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program will provide free rides to cancer patients in Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Kitimat for their […]

Recently, there have been two exciting government announcements related to small businesses in Northwest BC.

If you stop by the Hazelton Area Visitor Centre, located in a picturesque log cabin at the junction of Highways 16 and 62 in New Hazelton, you might just meet Leah Pipe—the Tourism and Community Development Coordinator—who provides local information to visitors and prospective newcomers alike. 

Great news for the Northwest: Terrace is featured in The Globe and Mail’s 2024 Most Livable Cities in Canada list! We are thrilled to see this regional powerhouse get the national recognition it deserves. Terrace was also ranked by The […]

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 downtown 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.

There's an undeniable trend towards remote work. If you're doing it already or have dreamed about what life could be like with more freedom and flexibility, consider NWBC.

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!