Category Archives: 2019
Cullen calls freshly eliminated treaty loans a "form of colonialism"
As part of Budget 2019, the Federal government has announced that they will be eliminating and repaying treaty negotiation loans. These loans often forced First Nations already facing money crunches i...
Mar 21, 2019
Dusty conditions lead to advisories across the north
Warm spring weather is drawing many people out into the sun, but those with breathing difficulties may want to stay in. The snow melt and dry conditions have revealed gravel and sand which has kicked ...
Mar 21, 2019 D.R.Gonzalez
September 30th named National Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30th will now be known as National Truth and Reconciliation Day following the passing of a Federal bill yesterday. Bill C-369 will turn what had previously been dubbed "Orange Shirt Day" as ...
Mar 21, 2019
Manslaughter bail hearing in Terrace adjourned
A bail hearing for a 34 year-old Terrace resident charged with manslaughter has been adjourned. Veronica Leanne Bolton is facing the charges in relation to the death of 85 year-old Rene Fagan. Bolton ...
Mar 21, 2019
CN to spend $345 million on B.C. rail network
CN plans to spend $345 million to bolster its B.C. rail network, including expansions in the north. The company says the move is aimed at boosting capacity to meet growing traffic on its provincial co...
Mar 21, 2019
Mackenzie Pulp Mill fined for emissions infractions
The BC government has fined the Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation for emissions infractions that happened between 2015 and 2017. The environment ministry says it issued an Administrative Monetary Penalt...
Mar 21, 2019
Health Authorities and DFO warning of possible poisoning linked to Dundas Island clams
Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and the DFO are cautioning shellfish consumers after detecting probable cases of a dangerous illness. Recently discovered cases of Paralytic Shellf...
Mar 20, 2019
Discovery Childcare Centre in Prince Rupert highlighted as IMAGINE Grant success story
With the IMAGINE Grants application deadline fast approaching, Northern Health is highlighting a success story in Prince Rupert. Last spring, the Discovery Childcare Centre in Prince Rupert was approv...
Mar 20, 2019
Williams Lake driver brought to hospital after colliding with hydro pole
A Williams Lake resident was brought to hospital yesterday after a motor vehicle collision resulted in them crashing in to a power pole. Both the Williams Lake Fire Department and Search and Rescue cr...
Mar 20, 2019
Immunization catch-up program being launched by province
A program to help children receive their immunizations and help curtail a mini-measles outbreak is being launched by the province. In order to achieve what's known as "herd immunity", where at least 9...
Mar 20, 2019