Author Archives: Kobie Smith
Nation2Nation Forum Spotlights Indigenous Partnerships in the Energy Sector
At the Nation2Nation Forum in Kitimat yesterday , Gitxaala Nation's Chief Clifford White led a panel on The Indigenous Natural Gas Opportunity Upstream and Midstream. The discussion, presented with th...
Oct 23, 2025 Gitxaala Nation’s Chief Clifford White along with Eva Clayton, Karen Fourt-Gill, and Andrew Victor (Sabrina Spencer CFNR/ News)
The Power of Partnerships" Panel Highlights Collaboration at Nation2Nation Forum
At the Nation2Nation Forum in Kitimat today, a panel called "The Power of Partnerships, The Power of Yes" focused on how Indigenous nations are working with industry to strengthen communities and loca...
Oct 22, 2025
Flood Watches Issued as Powerful Storm Approaches BC Coast
A strong storm system approaching the BC Coast has triggered flood watch's and high stream flow weather warnings for along coastal in BC The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for the Skee...
Oct 22, 2025
Ellis Ross Talks Nation-Building and Bill C-5 at Nation2Nation Forum
Today in Kitimat, MP Ellis Ross spoke at the Nation2Nation forum about nation-building and the role of Bill C-5. Ross reflected on his community's journey from a time of little support to a focus on s...
Oct 22, 2025 File photo of MP Ellis Ross
Haisla Nation Leads Dialogue on Protecting Rivers and Building Trust
At the Nation2Nation Forum, Haisla Nation Environment Manager Candice Wilson led a panel called Shared Waters - bringing together community, industry, and science voices to discuss how to care for the...
Oct 22, 2025
Haisla Members Raise Concerns About Overcrowded School Bus Route 40
Members of the Haisla nation have raised concerns about overcrowding on school bus serving their community Parents and guardians, like Nina Shaw, say bus route Route 40 has been at it's full capacity ...
Oct 22, 2025 Milkos / Depositphotos.com
Province Moves to Make Online Versions of B.C. Laws Official
The B.C. government is moving to make online versions of provincial laws official. New legislation introduced this week would modernize how people access and use B.C.'s acts and regulations - allowing...
Oct 07, 2025
Planned LNG Flaring This Week
LNG Canada is advising Kitimat residents of planned flaring tied to the restart of LNG Train 1. The activity is expected between September 24th and 25th, with flares lasting around 30 minutes at a tim...
Sep 24, 2025 File Photo of LNG Canada's flare stack in Kitimat, BC // Courtesy: LNG Canada
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Kitimat
The District of Kitimat has issued a Water Quality Advisory. Health officials recommend that children, pregnant individuals, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems drink boiled water until fu...
Sep 22, 2025
Simon Fraser University Opens First Peoples' Gathering House in Burnaby Campus
Simon Fraser University has officially opened the First Peoples' Gathering House at its Burnaby campus. The $25-million longhouse was celebrated today with traditional ceremonies and performances from...
Sep 12, 2025 Simon Fraser University First Peoples’ Gathering House (Photo credit SFU Communications)