Category Archives: News
Witsuwit'en Delegation Travels to Paris for Historic Totem Pole
A Witsuwit'en delegation, including hereditary chiefs, elders, and artists, has traveled to Paris to reconnect with the K'git totem pole, which was taken from their territory nearly a century ago. The...
Oct 22, 2024 View of the K’ëgit totem pole in 1956 at the Musée de l’homme in Paris, France. A Witsuwit’en delegation will visit the pole this month to reconnect with their history. Marius Barbeau, Museum of History
Uncovering Tragedy: Interim Report Reveals Losses at Saint Joseph's Mission Residential School
The Williams Lake First Nation has released an interim report indicating that at least 55 children died or went missing while attending the Saint Joseph's Mission Residential School. This investigatio...
Oct 22, 2024
Missing Hiker in Northern Rockies
The Northern Rockies RCMP in Fort Nelson are seeking public assistance in locating missing hiker Sam Benastick. Reported missing by his family on October 19th, Benastick, an experienced hiker and camp...
Oct 22, 2024
Claire Rattée Conservative, Wins Skeena Riding
Claire Ratte has claimed victory in the Skeena riding, becoming the new MLA and the area's first female representative. She received 52 percent of the vote, defeating BC NDP candidate Sarah Zimmerman,...
Oct 21, 2024
Missing Hiker in Northern Rockies
The Northern Rockies RCMP in Fort Nelson are seeking public assistance in locating missing hiker Sam Benastick. Reported missing by his family on October 19th, Benastick, an experienced hiker and camp...
Oct 21, 2024
Prince Rupert Lifts Boil Water Notice
Residents of Prince Rupert will have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend The Boil Water Notice issued on September 10 has been lifted just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. City...
Oct 11, 2024
From where to Vote BC
Bulkley Valley-Stikine 1. **Atlin Rec Centre** 100 3rd St, Atlin, BC **Open:** Sat Oct 12 2. **Dease Lake Comm Hall** 2102 1st Ave, Dease Lake, BC **Open:** Thu Oct 10 3. **Erwin Stege Comm Centre** 4...
Oct 10, 2024
First Nations Urged to Vote in Upcoming Provincial Election
The First Nations Leadership Council is calling on First Nations voters in BC to make their voices heard in the closely contested 2024 provincial election on October 19th. The FNLC emphasizes that Fir...
Oct 10, 2024
Mother-Son Mounties Team Up for Special Shift
In a heartwarming moment for the RCMP, Corporal Madonna Saunderson and her son, Constable John Saunderson, recently patrolled the streets of Terrace, British Columbia, together. After 38 years of dedi...
Oct 08, 2024
Impaired Driving Investigation Leads to Weapons and Ammo Seizure in Terrace
On September 6, 2024, a Terrace RCMP officer observed a pickup truck driving erratically, prompting a traffic stop to assess the driver's sobriety. During the stop, the officer discovered boxes of amm...
Oct 07, 2024