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Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

Toxic Drug Deaths Drop Among First Nations, But Disparities Remain
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has released its 2024 data on toxic drug poisonings, showing a slight decline in deaths and emergency events-but also revealing that First Nations people in B...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

Poilievre Pledges Tougher Sentences for Canada's Worst Killers
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a new Conservative government will bring tougher justice by restoring consecutive life sentences for multiple murderers-reversing a Supreme Court decision tha...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

NDP Unveils Strategy to Address Nursing Shortage and Strengthen Public Health Care
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced a new plan to tackle Canada's ongoing nursing shortage, focusing on hiring more nurses, improving working conditions, and reducing reliance on costly private age...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

Mark Carney Unveils Measures to Strengthen Canadian Sovereignty and Security
Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, announced a series of new measures today aimed at securing Canada's sovereignty and economic stability in light of increasing global uncertainty. Wi...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

BC Greens Celebrate Key Achievements from CARGA Agreement
Last week, two major commitments from the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA) between the BC Greens and the provincial government were realized, marking significant wins for British ...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

Lake Babine Nation to Build 20 New Rental Homes in Tachet and Wit'at
Lake Babine Nation will soon see the construction of 20 new rental homes in the villages of Tachet and Wit'at. This initiative is part of a broader housing development plan by the Province, with fundi...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

Prince Rupert RCMP Moves into New Modern Detachment After Nearly 50 Years
The Prince Rupert RCMP has officially relocated to a new, state-of-the-art facility at 145 Market Place, after nearly 50 years in their previous detachment, built in 1978. The move, completed on April...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

Prince Rupert Port Expands Global Trade Reach and Export Activity
The Port of Prince Rupert is strengthening its position in global trade with significant infrastructure developments and a rise in export volumes. Foreign cargo increased from 5.99 million tonnes in t...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 14, 2025

Assisted Death and Local Concerns Highlighted at Terrace All Candidates Forum
The Terrace All Candidates Forum on April 11 for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding had a sparse turnout, with only NDP incumbent Taylor Bachrach and Christian Heritage Party candidate Rod Taylor attend...
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