Category Archives: News

First Nations Ready to Fight If Poilievre Lifts BC Oil Tanker Ban
Some First Nations on BC's north coast are preparing for a political battle if Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre moves to lift the province's oil tanker ban. The ban, enacted in 2019, was designed ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 25, 2025

Theft from Vehicles in Vanderhoof Leads to Arrests
Vanderhoof RCMP are urging residents to lock their vehicles after several thefts were reported at the Spruce Grove Trailer Park on March 12. Police say the thefts occurred overnight, and stolen items ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 25, 2025

March 24 News
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

Annual Water Main Flushing Program Begins March 31
Starting on March 31, our annual water main flushing program will begin. As our water crew works throughout the community over the coming months, you may experience temporary water discolouration from...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

Government of Canada Supports Cedar LNG with $200 Million Investment
The Government of Canada has announced a $200 million contribution to the Cedar LNG Project, marking a significant step toward supporting Indigenous economic reconciliation and Canada's low-carbon ene...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

Tea Creek Farms Receives $1 Million Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in Skeena Valley
Tea Creek Farms in Kitwanga has been awarded a $1 million grant from United Way B.C.'s Large Food Infrastructure Grant to help address food insecurity in the Skeena Valley. The funding will support th...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

NDP Unveils Plan to Unlock Public Land for Affordable Housing
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced a new plan aimed at addressing Canada's housing crisis by unlocking public land to build affordable, rent-controlled homes. Singh emphasized the need for 6 milli...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

Poilievre Unveils 15% Tax Cut Plan to Help Canadians
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a new tax cut proposal aimed at easing financial pressure on Canadians. Under his plan, the income tax rate for the lowest tax bracket would drop fro...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025 Photo of Poilievre posted to his, and MP Todd Doherty's Twitter accounts

Northern B.C. Faces Major Impact from U.S. Tariffs
New research from the Institute for Research on Public Policy reveals that northern B.C. will bear the brunt of U.S. tariffs, particularly in the Kitimat-Stikine and Bulkley-Nechako regions. These are...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

2025 Federal Election dated to remember
Here are the key dates and timelines for Canada's 2025 federal election: Election Day: Monday, April 28, 2025. Candidate Nomination Deadline: April 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. The full list of candidates will ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025