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Nisga'a Nation Applauds Federal Budget for Strengthening Indigenous Economic Leadership
The Nisga'a Lisims Government is welcoming new federal budget measures aimed at advancing Indigenous participation in Canada's economy. Announced this week by Prime Minister Carney, the budget enhance...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 06, 2025

B.C. Expands Shelter Capacity Ahead of Winter to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
The Province of British Columbia is increasing shelter capacity this winter to ensure more people experiencing homelessness have access to warm, safe spaces as cold weather arrives. Through BC Housing...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 06, 2025

Missing 16-Year-Old from Fort St. John found safe
UPDATE: RCMP say the missing 16-Year-Old from Fort St. John has been found safe and sound. Original article below: The Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating missing teen Kiya...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

Indigenous Women Speak Out Following Terrace RCMP Arrests
A group of Indigenous women involved in a recent RCMP incident in Terrace has released a public statement. The spokesperson for the group said five women were violently arrested, denied medical care, ...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

Kitimat Reminds Residents to Prepare Vehicles for Winter
With snow already appearing in Kitimat, residents are being reminded to take winter driving seriously and prepare their vehicles. Slippery roads, black ice, and low visibility make winter conditions e...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

SkeenaWild Warns Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Salmon and Local Communities
The federal budget announced yesterday includes $500 million in cuts to Fisheries and Oceans Canada over four years, a move five times larger than previous reductions proposed in 2013. Conservation gr...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025
Nisga'a Nation Congratulates Kitsumkalum on Historic Treaty and Constitution Vote
The Nisga'a Nation is offering warm congratulations to the Kitsumkalum First Nation following their successful vote to ratify both their constitution and treaty. The decisive approval by Kitsumkalum m...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

World Tsunami Awareness Day: Know Your Zone
November 5 is World Tsunami Awareness Day, an important reminder for residents along British Columbia's coast to understand their tsunami notification zone. B.C. is divided into five zones, A through ...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

North Coast leaders unite behind protection, prosperity, and the tanker ban
Premier David Eby, Chief Marilyn Slett of the Coastal First Nations, Mayor Garry Reece of Lax Kw'alaams, Haida Nation President Jason Alsop, Indigenous Tourism B.C. CEO Paula Amos, and Hereditary Elde...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

Emergency Department at the Lakes District Hospital closed again due to staffing challenges
The Emergency Department at the Lakes District Hospital in Burn Lake is once again closed due to staffing challenges, shutting its doors at 7:00AM this morning, Wednesday, November 5th. Northern Healt...
Nathan Jordan Nov 05, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health