Category Archives: 2019
Fisherman swept away in Kitimat River
RCMP and local search and rescue teams are scouring the Kitimat River area after a fisherman fell in the water Saturday night. Mounties say the 21 year-old man was fishing about 8 km north of Kitimat ...
Jun 09, 2019
Robbery at Williams Lake beer store
Williams Lake RCMP are investigating a robbery at the Comer Station Beer Store. Police were called out to the Mackenzie Avenue North business shortly before 8:30 Friday night. Investigators say two su...
Jun 08, 2019
BC friendship centre association questions District 82 administrative changes
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is the latest to voice concern about administrative changes in the Coast Mountain School District. Executive Director Lesley Varley has written to E...
Jun 07, 2019
Smithers to offer weekly garbage pickup while recycling depot down
As they continue to sort through issues stemming from a fire at the recycling depot, the Town of Smithers is set to provide weekly garbage collection. Effective on June 10th, the Town will begin provi...
Jun 07, 2019
Nisga'a say politics behind land purchase opposition
The Nisga'a Nation says it believes politics is behind opposition to its proposed purchase of Crown land on the North Coast. In a news release issued Friday afternoon, the Nisga'a claim that the land ...
Jun 07, 2019
Tsimshian blockage spreads offer of collaboration on Nasoga Gulf Lands
Members of the Nine Tribes of the Coast Tsimshian held an information blockade between Terrace and Prince Rupert this afternoon. Those present gathered to oppose the province's proposed sale of over 2...
Jun 07, 2019 A map of Nasoga Gulf issued by the Nisga'a Nation in 2016
Provincial funding to help First Nations negotiate education agreements with school boards
An influx in provincial funding will help local First Nations across BC have more say in how their children are educated. Three million dollars in grant funding will go towards helping Bands solidify ...
Jun 07, 2019
Impact Assessment Act passes Senate vote with more than 180 recommendations
A federal bill seeking to modify the way energy projects are assessed in Canada is on its way back to the House of Commons. Yesterday, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-69, but not before recommending s...
Jun 07, 2019
BC Court of Appeal rules jury given incorrect instructions in murder conviction of 3 Prince George area men
Three Prince George area men convicted of murder in 2017 will have another chance to make their case. In a unanimous decision, the BC Court of Appeal found that the jury which convicted the trio of th...
Jun 07, 2019
UNBC and Northern Lights College team up to bring nursing program to northeast
A joint effort between the University of Northern BC and Northern Lights College will bring more training opportunities for nurses in the Northeast. Today, the province announced they would be funding...
Jun 07, 2019