Category Archives: News
Environmental Assessment Application Officially Submitted for Nisga'a Nation-owned Ksi Lisims LNG Project
An environmental assessment application for a proposed Nisga'a Nation-owned LNG project in the Northwest has now officially been submitted. In July, the Nation and partners Rockies LNG and Western LNG...
Oct 20, 2023
Doubleview Gold Reports Big Findings at Hat Project Site Opposed by Tahltan Central Government
Doubleview Gold is continuing to report new findings as it looks to extend its Hat Project site, despite opposition from the Tahltan Nation. This morning, the company reported the discovery of massive...
Oct 18, 2023 Photo of samples drilled by Doubleview Gold
New Initiative Launched by BC Assembly of First Nations Aims to Advance the Role of First Nations in BC's Economy
A new initiative aimed at advancing the role of First Nations in the province's economy has been launched by the BC Assembly of First Nations. Titled the BC First Nations Centre of Excellence for Econ...
Oct 18, 2023
Williams Lake Woman's Second Arrest of the Week Comes Less than 24 Hours After Release from Custody
RCMP in Williams Lake arrested the same woman twice last week, with the second coming just a day after being released from custody. 25 year-old Kayla Stratton was initially arrested on October 8th aft...
Oct 18, 2023
Nisga'a Nation Members Looking to Use Their Tax Exemption on Other Nation's Reserve Must Apply for New Status Cards
Nisga'a Nation members who wish to make use of their tax exemption on other Nation's reserves will need to apply for a new status card. Last year, Ottawa announced they would be restoring Section 87 t...
Oct 18, 2023
New MMIWG2S Totem Pole to be Raised in Prince Rupert this Weekend
For the first time in decades, a totem pole will be raised at a Prince Rupert location other than Charles Hays Secondary School this weekend. Carved by renowned artist Mike Dangeli, the 10 foot pole i...
Oct 18, 2023
New Partnership Will Allow Tahltan Nation Development Corporation to Lease Out Solar Power Assets to Industry Projects
A new partnership aims to reduce diesel fuel consumption and carbon emissions on Tahltan territory using an innovative new approach. It will see the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation team up with...
Oct 18, 2023
Boil Water Notice Issued in Prince Rupert as Crews Work Tirelessly Overnight to Patch New Water Main Breaks
They say that criminals always return to the scene of the crime, well it seems the same can be said for water main breaks in Prince Rupert. A boil water notice has been issued for the city, following ...
Oct 18, 2023
College of New Caledonia and Faculty Association Reach Tentative Agreement to End Week of Job Action
A tentative collective bargaining agreement has been reached between the College of New Caledonia and the Union representing its faculty. It comes following a week of job action which saw the 540 memb...
Oct 17, 2023
Government and Industry Leaders from Across the Northwest Gather for 7th Nation 2 Nation Forum in Terrace
Government and industry leaders from across the Northwest will gather in Terrace today for discussions on how to do business with First Nations. It's the 7th annual edition of the Nation 2 Nation Foru...
Oct 17, 2023