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Fire that destroyed Terrace Bowling Centre deemed suspicious, two persons of interest identified
An arson investigation is now underway as the fire that destroyed the Terrace Bowling Centre late last month has been deemed suspicious by fire investigators and the RCMP. The City of Terrace has just shared that the blaze started outside, on the front north corner of the building. Two persons of interest have been ide...
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Indigenous Partnership Acquires Two Prince Rupert Hotels
Two landmark Prince Rupert hotels are entering a new chapter following their acquisition by a partnership that includes local First Nations development organizations and a Yukon-based hospitality company. Northern Vision Development LP (NVD), together with Lax Kw'alaams Business Development LP and the Metlakatla Develo...
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NDP Indigenous Affairs Critic Leah Gazan roasts Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty on 2025 wildfire evacuation response
The NDP's Indigenous Affairs Critic, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre Leah Gazan, has called out Federal Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty for what she says in an insulting lack of action in responding to last year's widespread wildfire evacuations of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba. Gazan s...
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Nisga'a Nation's Food, Social, and Ceremonial fishery opens
As of yesterday, June 2nd, the Nisga'a Nation's food, social, and ceremonial fishery is open, but there are some conservation measures in place to protect Chinook Salmon in the Nass that fishers should keep in mind. Since 2010, returns of Chinook Salmon to the Nass have been below the levels the Nisga'a Fish and Wildli...
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Northern Rockies RCMP dispel rumors of Kidnapping on Alaska Highway, confirm woman mentioned in social media posts located safe and sound
Social media channels in Northern BC and the Yukon we're buzzing yesterday with word that a woman had been kidnapped and was travelling under duress with her alleged kidnapper along remote stretches of the Alaska Highway and Highway 37. The Northern Rockies RCMP have since confirmed that the woman mentioned in the post...
Jun 02, 2026
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Public's Help to Locate Missing Man Robert Boys
The Fort St John RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating missing person 50 year old man Robert Boys. RCMP say that on May 19th it was reported to Fort St John RCMP that Robert Boys had not been heard from since October of 2025. The RCMP said that the Fort St John RCMP and Roberts family in concerned for...
Jun 02, 2026
Health officials issue toxic drug warnings for Prince George and Quesnel
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority are warning residents about highly toxic substances circulating in Prince George and Quesnel following an increase in overdoses in both communities. A toxic drug alert was issued for Prince George on May 26 after reports of a yellow-orange substance being sold as &...
Jun 02, 2026
Assembly of First Nations backs Alberta First Nations after court ruling on separatist petition
The BC Assembly of First Nations is expressing support for First Nations in Alberta following a court decision that found the province failed to adequately consult Indigenous communities on a citizen-led separatist petition. In an open letter dated May 29, Regional Chief Terry Teegee congratulated Alberta First Nations...
Jun 02, 2026
B.C. launches first Anti-Racism Action Plan with 37 commitments across government
The B.C. government has released its first Anti-Racism Action Plan, a wide-ranging strategy aimed at addressing systemic barriers faced by Indigenous and racialized people when accessing public services. The plan includes 37 commitments to be implemented between June 2026 and May 2028 by 17 government ministries and ag...
Jun 02, 2026
B.C. minimum wage rises to $18.25 an hour
Workers across British Columbia are receiving a pay increase as the province's latest minimum wage adjustment takes effect today. (June 1) The general minimum wage has increased from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour, a 40-cent increase tied to annual inflation adjustments. The increase applies to most employees in the provinc...
Jun 02, 2026
Prime Minister marks start of National Indigenous History Month
National Indigenous History Month is underway across Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney encouraging Canadians to learn more about the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. In a statement released June 1, Carney said the month provides an opportunity to deepen under...
Jun 01, 2026
Suspected fentanyl, firearm and cash seized in Quesnel drug investigation
A drug trafficking investigation in Quesnel has resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, a firearm, cash and other items following the execution of a search warrant. According to Quesnel RCMP, officers with the Crime Reduction Unit carried out a search warrant on May 28 at a property on Redstone Road under the Co...
Jun 01, 2026
Province launches child care survey, seeks feedback from B.C. families and providers
Families, educators and child care operators across Northern B.C. are being invited to help shape the future of child care in the province. The B.C. government has launched a province wide online survey to gather feedback on child care services, affordability and future priorities. The survey opened May 28 and will rem...
Jun 01, 2026
Kitselas First Nation Treaty Team disappointed in legislative delay, but hopeful Treaty Act will pass this fall
It's not the 180-day pause some neighboring Nations wanted, but the second and third readings of the Kitselas Treaty Act will be delayed until the fall as time ran out for debate this legislative session. The K'omoks Treaty Act however, which had be introduced on back-to-back days with the Kitselas Treaty in late April...
May 29, 2026
