Category Archives: News
GitxaaĊa Nation Appeals DRIPA Ruling in Court
On January 20, Gitxaaa Nation will return to the BC Court of Appeal, challenging a ruling on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The Nation is seeking to ensure that DRIPA...
Jan 14, 2025
Fort St. James Opens New Hospital, Enhancing Health Care Access
Fort St. James is set to benefit from enhanced healthcare with the opening of a new hospital today. The facility, three times the size of the previous one, features 27 beds, including 18 long-term car...
Jan 14, 2025
Fort St. James Welcomes New Hospital: Expanded Emergency Services and Modern Facilities Opens Today January 14th 2025
Stuart Lake General Hospital will officially transition to the new Fort St. James Hospital and Health Centre today The Emergency Department at Stuart Lake General Hospital has closed at 7:00am this mo...
Jan 14, 2025
Canada Shifts COVID-19 Vaccine Responsibility to Provinces: New Guidelines for High-Risk Groups
The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced that federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will end this year. As a result, provinces and territories will take on the responsibility of purchasing vac...
Jan 14, 2025
Clinical Trial Changes Life of Nisga'a and Haisla Toddler
A clinical trial at BC Children's Hospital has transformed the life of Emmett, a two-year-old girl with Nisga'a and Haisla roots, after she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor. During...
Jan 13, 2025 Lana and Lena with there two year old Emmett (Submitted Photo)
Nisga'a Lisims Government Reflects on Partnership with Trudeau Government
The Nisga'a Lisims Government has expressed its gratitude for its collaboration with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet. Over the years, the partnership has led to significant policy advanc...
Jan 13, 2025
Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Terrace
Terrace RCMP arrested a man for drug trafficking early on January 11, during routine patrols near the 3400 block of Sparks Street. The man, linked to a prior investigation, was found carrying a backpa...
Jan 13, 2025
Lake Babine Nation Signs Forestry Agreement with West Fraser
Lake Babine Nation Forestry has entered a long-term agreement with West Fraser to supply logs to the Pacific Inland Resources Sawmill in Smithers, B.C. The deal also establishes a partnership for sust...
Jan 13, 2025
RCMP Seek Public's Help to Locate Missing Man in Fort St. John
Fort St. John RCMP are asking for assistance in locating 35-year-old Louis James Junior Arabe, who is considered missing after a welfare check request. Arabe has not been located, and concerns for his...
Jan 13, 2025
Jimmy Hollywood Safe Amid Calabasas Fires; BC Sends Help to California
Fans of CFNR's Jimmy Hollywood have been eagerly awaiting news after fires broke out in Calabasas, where Jimmy lives. Earlier this week, Jimmy has been without power and unable to communicate. ...
Jan 10, 2025