Category Archives: News
Canada and Province invest in Tŝilhqot'in National Government emergency management
Several investments have been made by both the province and Canada to ensure climate resilience and protection for the Tilhqot'in National Government. In total, the Province is providing $6 million to...
Jun 21, 2023
Federal Government releases UN Declaration Implementation Action Plan
Ottawa has released its plan to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. While some priorities may be shared among First Nations, Inuit and Metis people, the government has cr...
Jun 21, 2023
Two trailers in Terrace destroyed by fire
Two trailers in Terrace caught fire Sunday morning. Located side by side in the Skeena Valley Trailer Court, the "A8" unit went up in flames first, setting "A7" the unit next to it alight. When the Te...
Jun 21, 2023
Kitimat Landfill Hours Set to Change as Construction of New Scalehouse Nears Completion
Some changes are on the way for users of the Kitimat Landfill, with construction of the new scalehouse set to wrap up this summer. Once completed, the scalehouse will weigh vehicles as they enter and ...
Jun 20, 2023
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach Calls for Extension to Covid Loan Repayments for Small Businesses
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is calling for an extension to the repayment period for business loans granted during the pandemic. In April of 2020, the Federal Government introduced the Can...
Jun 20, 2023
Kitimat RCMP Launch Investigation into Cause of Fatal Weekend Apartment Fire
RCMP in Kitimat are continuing to investigate after an apartment fire from Sunday morning claimed the life of a resident. Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Services were first called out to the blaze on the ...
Jun 20, 2023
Province Provides $140 Million Towards Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Projects as BC Hydro Gets Set to Launch Call for Power
Energy demands in BC are set to increase by 15 percent by 2030, and the Province is hoping Indigenous-led energy projects can help fill the void. A fresh $140 million is being provided through the BC ...
Jun 20, 2023
Dawson Creek RCMP Renew Calls for Information on Indigenous Man Who Went Missing as a Teen Seven Years Ago
Dawson Creek RCMP are renewing calls for information on an Indigenous man who was reported missing over seven years ago. Now 22 year-old Denny Poole was just a teen at the time of his disappearance on...
Jun 20, 2023
Evacuation Orders Lifted Around Largest Fire in BC's History After Cooler Weather and Cooperative Winds
All evacuation orders surrounding what is still the largest wildfire in BC's history have now been lifted. Evacuation alerts remain in place, however, in the Tommy Lakes area, where the 554,000 hectar...
Jun 20, 2023
Northern Health Finds New President and CEO Close to Home Following International Search
It turns out Northern Health didn't need to look far to find their next leader after wrapping up an extensive international recruitment process. Northwest Chief Operating Officer Ciro Panessa has been...
Jun 20, 2023 Photo of Next Northern Health President and CEO Ciro Panessa