Category Archives: News

Government of Canada Supports Cedar LNG with $200 Million Investment
The Government of Canada has announced a $200 million contribution to the Cedar LNG Project, marking a significant step toward supporting Indigenous economic reconciliation and Canada's low-carbon ene...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

Tea Creek Farms Receives $1 Million Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in Skeena Valley
Tea Creek Farms in Kitwanga has been awarded a $1 million grant from United Way B.C.'s Large Food Infrastructure Grant to help address food insecurity in the Skeena Valley. The funding will support th...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

NDP Unveils Plan to Unlock Public Land for Affordable Housing
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced a new plan aimed at addressing Canada's housing crisis by unlocking public land to build affordable, rent-controlled homes. Singh emphasized the need for 6 milli...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

Poilievre Unveils 15% Tax Cut Plan to Help Canadians
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a new tax cut proposal aimed at easing financial pressure on Canadians. Under his plan, the income tax rate for the lowest tax bracket would drop fro...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025 Photo of Poilievre posted to his, and MP Todd Doherty's Twitter accounts

Northern B.C. Faces Major Impact from U.S. Tariffs
New research from the Institute for Research on Public Policy reveals that northern B.C. will bear the brunt of U.S. tariffs, particularly in the Kitimat-Stikine and Bulkley-Nechako regions. These are...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

2025 Federal Election dated to remember
Here are the key dates and timelines for Canada's 2025 federal election: Election Day: Monday, April 28, 2025. Candidate Nomination Deadline: April 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. The full list of candidates will ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 24, 2025

March 20 News
Sabrina Spencer Mar 20, 2025

B.C. Ramps Up Wildfire Preparedness for 2025 with Increased Recruitment
The Province of British Columbia is boosting its wildfire preparedness for 2025 by welcoming back experienced wildland firefighters and training new recruits, following an unprecedented surge in appli...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 20, 2025

Fort Babine Gains Access to High-Speed Internet and Expanded Cellular Services
Residents of Fort Babine now have improved access to high-speed internet and expanded cellular services along Fort Babine Road, significantly enhancing their ability to access emergency services and o...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 20, 2025

Kitimat Annual Water Main Flushing Program Starting March 31
The District of Kitimat will begin its annual water main flushing program on March 31. Over the next few months, residents may experience temporary discoloured water as the water crew works through th...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 20, 2025