Category Archives: News

31 Years Since Ramona Wilson Disappeared
Yesterday marks 31 years since 16-year-old Ramona Lisa Wilson vanished from her hometown of Smithers, British Columbia. The Gitanmaax teen was last seen on June 11, 1994, after telling her mother she ...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 10, 2025

Lax Kw'alaams First Nation Constitution Referendum Fails to Pass
The referendum on the Da'ax Kw'alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution for the Lax Kw'alaams First Nation concluded on April 9, 2025. A total of 1,093 members cast their votes, but the proposal failed to meet ...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 10, 2025

Prince Rupert woman Wanted: Mildred Mary Wilson
The Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Mildred Mary Wilson, who is wanted on two counts of theft under $5000. Wilson is described as a 56-year-old Indigenous female, 5'...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 10, 2025

Province Expands Heat Pump Rebates to Support Low-Income Renters and Multi-Unit Homes
The Province is making electric heat pumps more affordable for low- and moderate-income households, including renters and those living in multi-unit buildings. Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Clima...
Kobie Smith Apr 09, 2025

Real Estate Sales Hold Steady Across Northern BC
The BC Northern Real Estate Board says housing activity across the North remained solid in the first quarter of 2025, with 917 properties sold-up from 817 over the same period last year. The total val...
Kobie Smith Apr 09, 2025

RCMP Warn of Fraud Targeting Indigenous Communitie
The North District RCMP is warning about a rise in high-value fraud schemes targeting Indigenous communities and businesses. Over the past 15 months, scammers have stolen more than $3 million, ...
Kobie Smith Apr 09, 2025

Gitxaala Nation Raises Concerns Over Kitselas Treaty Talks
Gitxaala Nation has expressed serious concerns about ongoing treaty negotiations with Kitselas First Nation. The Gitxaala leadership, through their Lu Sa Hax Hoyagm Wil'nat'aal, has been attempting to...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 08, 2025

April 8 News
Sabrina Spencer Apr 08, 2025

Lax Kw'alaams Calls for Halt to Kitselas Treaty Vote
With the Kitselas First Nation set to vote on its proposed treaty on April 10, Lax Kw'alaams is calling on the federal and provincial governments to withdraw the agreement, citing a lack of meaningful...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 08, 2025

First Nations LNG Alliance Rebrands as First Nations Natural Gas Alliance
The First Nations LNG Alliance has officially rebranded to the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance to better reflect the growing involvement of First Nations in all aspects of the natural gas industry....
Sabrina Spencer Apr 08, 2025