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Communications

Rogers breaks ground with first cellular tower in Highway 16 connectivity project in B.C

Terrace Standard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Rogers Communications has begun constructing its first cellular tower site in Seaton, near Witset (Moricetown), after the province announced a collaboration with the telecom giant in April to improve connectivity and close cell gaps along Highway 16.

As part of the project, Rogers will set up 12 new cellular towers by fall 2022 along the stretch of Hwy 16 from Prince George to Prince Rupert.

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Arts, Indigenous Nations, Women

Two films from northwest B.C. shed light on MMIWG issues

Terrace Standard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Two northwest B.C. films shedding light of the issue of the region’s Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) are set to be premiered this month.

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Indigenous Nations

Hundreds gather in Terrace for the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Terrace Standard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Hundreds gathered in a torrential downpour near Terrace’s Millennium Trail to honour the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The unity walk, organized by Tears to Hope Society, was open to all members of the public and saw people march the length of the trail on Thursday afternoon.

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Indigenous Nations History

Gladys Radek urges Canadians to end ‘vicious cycle of racism’

By Natasha Bulowski, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Canada’s National Observer spoke with Gladys Radek, a longtime activist for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Indigenous Nations, Women

‘Anti-colonial Day March in Terrace

Terrace Standard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Canada Day was marked by an anti-colonial march through Terrace organized by a group called Matriarchs in Training.

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