Category Archives: News
Nisga'a Nation Secures Funding for 67 New Affordable Rental Homes
The Nisga'a Nation has secured funding from BC Housing's Indigenous Housing Fund for three new apartment projects, adding 67 affordable rental homes to Nisga'a Lands. In the Village of Laxgalts'ap, a ...
Sep 23, 2024
Oaklynn Schwedder found safe
The RCMP is relieved to report that 7-year-old Oaklynn Schwedder, who had been missing since September 19, has been found safe. She was located yesterday evening in a forested area that had previously...
Sep 23, 2024
Urgent: RCMP Seek Help to Locate Missing 7-Year-Old Oaklynn Schwedder
The RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 7-year-old Oaklynn Schwedder, who was reported missing from her home in Southbank, near Burns Lake, on September 19. Oaklynn was last seen ou...
Sep 20, 2024
Kitsumkalums passing of their Hereditary Chief Don Roberts
In Kitsumkalum, there is deep sorrow as the community reflects on the passing of their respected Hereditary Chief, Don T. Roberts. Known formally as Simoogit Wiidildal, Chief Roberts passed away on Se...
Sep 17, 2024
Upcoming Changes to Fare Product Sales for BC transit
BC Transit is advancing its Electronic Fare Collection System across multiple regions, having launched the Umo Mobility app and reloadable Umo cards earlier this year. As part of this transition, BC T...
Sep 17, 2024
Kitimat Granted Extension for New Housing Requirements Amid Infrastructure Upgrades
In B.C., the Province has granted an extension to the District of Kitimat, giving the community additional time to meet new housing requirements. Originally set to comply with updated zoning bylaws by...
Sep 16, 2024
Administrative penalties to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd.
The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has issued a total of $590,000 in administrative penalties to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. for failing to meet environmental assessment certificate requ...
Sep 13, 2024
Terrace Fatal Hit and Run Update
Terrace RCMP have made notable progress in their investigation into a fatal hit and run that occurred on September 8, 2024, at the intersection of Old Lakelse Lake Drive and Clark Street in Terrace. O...
Sep 11, 2024
Camp Hospitality Workers at LNG Canada Secure Major Gains with 99% Ratification of New Contracts
In a major development, camp hospitality workers at the LNG Canada construction site have successfully ratified new collective agreements, with an overwhelming 99% voting in favor. The ratification co...
Sep 11, 2024
B.C. Announces 1,600 New Culturally Appropriate Homes for Indigenous Communities
The provincial government has announced plans to build 22 new on-reserve housing projects, totaling 667 homes, through the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund. This initiative aims to address the urg...
Sep 10, 2024