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Métis Nation of BC and BC Métis Federation Respond to UBCIC Resolution Denouncing "Métis Colonialism" in BC
Two of BC's largest Mtis organizations have responded to a Union of BC Indian Chiefs resolution denouncing what they call Mtis colonialism. Passed unanimously on Tuesday, the resolution states that Mt...
Jeff Blagden Jun 15, 2023

Central Mountain Air Signs Five Year Deal to Provide Chartered Flights for Crews at Red Chris Thanks to TNDC Partnership
Central Mountain Air will be providing flights for crews at Red Chris for at least the next 5 years, after signing a new deal with Newcrest Mining. That will see them offer chartered flights to and fr...
Jeff Blagden Jun 15, 2023

Evacuation Orders Lifted for Tumbler Ridge Amid Rain, Donnie Creek Wildfire Surpasses 500,000 hectares as Wildfire Season Continues
Residents of Tumbler Ridge can begin returning home, after rain and cooler temperatures helped crews fighting the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire. Evacuation orders were lifted by the District today, t...
Jeff Blagden Jun 15, 2023

BC Utilities Commission Rejects BC Hydro's Proposal to Apply Rate Increases Across All Energy Charge Levels Equally
BC Hydro's proposal to apply their 2024 rate increase across all segments of their tiered residential rate system has been rejected. Electricity users in BC pay a basic daily rate, plus an energy char...
Jeff Blagden Jun 14, 2023

Former Interior Health Top Doctor Receives 5.5 Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Interference Against a Child
Former Interior Health Chief Medical Officer Albert de Villiers has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for sexually abusing a child. Alberta Bench Justice Shaina Leonard issued the deci...
Jeff Blagden Jun 14, 2023

Prince Rupert RCMP Launch Homicide Investigation After Discovering Four Deceased Bodies Inside a Residence
Police in Prince Rupert have launched a homicide investigation after discovering four deceased bodies inside a residence. Reports of the gruesome discovery at a home on the 100 block of Silversides Dr...
Jeff Blagden Jun 14, 2023

Union of BC Indian Chiefs Unanimously Pass Resolution Denouncing Métis Tactics "Reminiscent of Colonialism"
A resolution has been unanimously passed by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs denouncing what they call Mtis colonialism in BC. It also rejects assertions from Mtis organizations that they hold any consti...
Jeff Blagden Jun 14, 2023

Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Man Wanted on Assault Warrant
Prince Rupert RCMP are looking to the public to help locate a wanted man. 36 year-old Nolan Aaron Innes is wanted on an un-endorsed warrant for assault. He is described as a 5 foot 7 inch Indigenous m...
Jeff Blagden Jun 14, 2023 Photo provided by Prince Rupert RCMP

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach Says New NDP Pharmacare Bill Would Save Canadians $500 per Year
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says the Liberals are continuing to prioritize the profits of Big Pharma over the health of Canadians. But he hopes that a bill tabled yesterday outlining his ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 14, 2023

Kitimat RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Missing Man Last Seen in Terrace
RCMP are seeking public assistance to help locate a Kitimat man reported missing yesterday. 39 year-old Justin McCluskey resides in Kitimat, but was last seen in Terrace at around 5:00 in the evening ...
Jeff Blagden Jun 14, 2023 Photo of McCluskey, courtesy of Kitimat RCMP