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Nisga'a Nation Congratulates Kitsumkalum on Historic Treaty and Constitution Vote
The Nisga'a Nation is offering warm congratulations to the Kitsumkalum First Nation following their successful vote to ratify both their constitution and treaty. The decisive approval by Kitsumkalum m...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

World Tsunami Awareness Day: Know Your Zone
November 5 is World Tsunami Awareness Day, an important reminder for residents along British Columbia's coast to understand their tsunami notification zone. B.C. is divided into five zones, A through ...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

North Coast leaders unite behind protection, prosperity, and the tanker ban
Premier David Eby, Chief Marilyn Slett of the Coastal First Nations, Mayor Garry Reece of Lax Kw'alaams, Haida Nation President Jason Alsop, Indigenous Tourism B.C. CEO Paula Amos, and Hereditary Elde...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 05, 2025

Emergency Department at the Lakes District Hospital closed again due to staffing challenges
The Emergency Department at the Lakes District Hospital in Burn Lake is once again closed due to staffing challenges, shutting its doors at 7:00AM this morning, Wednesday, November 5th. Northern Healt...
Nathan Jordan Nov 05, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

Coastal Flooding Warning for Eastern Haida Gwaii
A Coastal Flooding Warning has been issued for the eastern coastline of Haida Gwaii, extending from Rose Spit to Cumshewa Island. The warning comes in response to elevated ocean water levels, expected...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 04, 2025

Skeena Region Projects Receive Boost from 2025-26 Community Park Enhancement Fund
The 2025-26 Community Park Enhancement Fund is supporting several community-driven conservation and recreation projects across British Columbia, with the Skeena region seeing a significant share of th...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 04, 2025 A Sitka Black-tailed deer on one of the 12 trail cameras set up by Laskeek Bay Conservation Society volunteers, part of an invasive mammal monitoring project at K’uuna Gwaay Conservancy on Haida Gwaii

RCMP Response to Halloween Fundraiser
An arrest at a Halloween fundraiser in Terrace has raised serious concerns after a violent confrontation with RCMP officers. According to the Terrace RCMP, on November 1st at 1:30 a.m., officers were ...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 04, 2025

10th B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders' Gathering Focuses on Reconciliation and Partnership
The 10th annual B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders' Gathering is underway in Victoria, bringing together more than 1,300 people from across British Columbia to strengthen government-to-government ...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 04, 2025

Indigenous Nations Lead $60 Billion Clean-Energy Transition as Canada Heads to COP30
As world leaders gather for COP30 in Brazil, Indigenous Nations from northern British Columbia are showing how climate leadership and economic growth can go hand in hand. The First Nations Climate Ini...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 04, 2025

Indigenous-Led Forest Work Strengthens Chilcotin Communities and Reduces Wildfire Risk
First Nations forestry crews in the Chilcotin are leading critical work to restore the land and reduce wildfire risks. Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) crews are thinning and pruning young ...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 04, 2025