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February 25 News
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Heiltsuk Nation Files Lawsuit Against RCMP Over Bylaw Enforcement
The Heiltsuk Nation has filed a lawsuit against the RCMP, claiming its Charter rights have been violated because the police refuse to enforce their local bylaws. The lawsuit, filed in British Columbia...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Northwest B.C. ERs See Improvement as Physician Shortage Eases
Emergency rooms in Northwest B.C. are seeing a positive shift as staffing shortages improve. Between August 2024 and January 2025, ER closures in Prince Rupert, Masset, and Kitimat dropped significant...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Tahltan Nation Ensures Newmont Follows Section 7 Agreement
The Tahltan Nation has confirmed that Newmont will respect the Section 7 Agreement in their ongoing work within the Tahltan Territory, including the proposed Red Chris Block Cave transition. The agree...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Fort Nelson First Nation Receives $1.2 Million for Geothermal Project
The Fort Nelson First Nation's Tu Deh-Kah (TDK) Geothermal project has received a significant boost with $1.2 million in funding through the federal government's Indigenous Natural Resource Partnershi...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Fort St John RCMP Investigating Hate Crime After Graffiti Found
Fort St John RCMP are investigating a recent case of vandalism as a potential hate crime. On February 16, 2025, officers responded to a report of graffiti at the Treaty 8 Tribal Association building o...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Additional Charges in Dawson Creek Shooting
New charges have been laid in connection with a deadly shooting in Dawson Creek on January 19. Nolan Douglas Schmidt, 23, who was previously charged with second-degree murder, now faces additional cha...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

B.C. Ministry of Forests Presents Timber Sales and Salvage Plans
The B.C. Ministry of Forests recently presented to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) at a December 2024 board meeting. Neal Marincak, Jon Penninga, and Mike Watson outlined BC Timber Sal...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025

MP Bachrach Warns Privatization Could Threaten VIA Rail in Skeena
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is raising concerns about the Liberal government's plan to privatize the high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City. Bachrach fears the move could...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025

Heiltsuk First Nation Adopts New Constitution to Strengthen Self-Governance
The Heiltsuk First Nation in Bella Bella has taken a significant step toward self-governance with the adoption of a new constitution. In a recent referendum, 67 percent of members approved the constit...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025