Category Archives: News
Mining Company Promotes Investments in Exploration at New Mine, Despite Opposition from the Tl'azt'en Nation
A mining company appears to be moving ahead with efforts to acquire investors in a new mine, despite the opposition of the Tl'azt'en Nation. FPX Nickel Corp is looking to bring a new mine to Tselk'un,...
Oct 05, 2023
Vancouver Island Regional Library to Build New Library in Masset Complete with a Haida Language Immersion Lab
Construction is set to begin shortly on a new library in Masset which will incorporate and support traditional Haida culture and knowledge. Permits were issued to the Vancouver Island Regional Library...
Oct 05, 2023
All Evacuation Orders in the Northwest Fire Centre Now Lifted, Numerous Evac Alerts Remain in Place
Persistant rain and cooler temperatures in recent days has helped crews start to get the worst wildfire season in BC's history under control. As a result, all evacuation orders which had been in place...
Oct 05, 2023
Conservative Leader John Rustad's First Question in Legislature as an Official Party Draws the Ire of Premier David Eby
It didn't take long for new Conservative Leader John Rustad to draw the ire of Premier David Eby as the Fall legislative session got underway. With Bruce Banman hopping over to the Conservative's last...
Oct 04, 2023
Pair of Structure Fires Keep Crews in the Northwest Busy on Monday
A pair of fires in the Northwest over the past couple of days resulted in significant damage to a pair of structures, but luckily, no injuries. One sparked on Monday in a duplex located on the 2500 bl...
Oct 04, 2023
Ottawa Provides Funding to Advance Search Prairie Green Landfill in Manitoba for Three Murdered Indigenous Women
Ottawa is providing funding to help advance the search of a Manitoba landfill for the bodies of three murdered Indigenous women. Protesters have marched across Canada for months calling on the Manitob...
Oct 04, 2023
Manitoba Becomes First Province in Canada to Elect a First Nations Premier in NDP Leader Wab Kinew
Manitoba has become the first Province in Canada to elect a First Nations candidate as premier. Wab Kinew, who is from the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, nabbed a majority victory for his NDP in ...
Oct 04, 2023
Emerging First Nations Artist and Freda Diesing Graduate Honoured With Polygon Award in First Nations Art
An emerging First Nations artist and graduate of the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Arts has been honoured with a prestigious award. Shawna Kiesman, who is of Ts'msyen, Nisga'a and Haida heri...
Oct 04, 2023
Tŝilhqot'in National Government Releases Mining Policy to Assert Jurisdiction and Ensure Values are Respected
A new mining policy has been released by the Tsilhqot'in National Government which will guide responsible activities on their territory. In doing so, the Nation is reaffirming their jurisdiction over ...
Oct 04, 2023
Houston Mayor Shane Brienen Takes Aim at Riding Held by the Leader of BC's Conservative Party
Houston Mayor Shane Brienen is looking to steal the riding held by the leader of the BC Conservatives in 2024's provincial election. BC United leader Kevin Falcon announced Brienen as his party's cand...
Oct 04, 2023