Category Archives: News
Province announces $30 million to help remote First Nations pivot away from diesel use
An extended investment from the province aims to help remote First Nations move away from diesel use. New funding in the form of $30 million will go towards the Community Energy Diesel Reduction progr...
Apr 24, 2023
ILWU Local 505 break ground on new union hall
Ground has been broken on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's new headquarters in Prince Rupert. The local ILWU 505 gathered with members of DP World, the BC Maritime Employers Associati...
Apr 24, 2023
Prince Rupert Port Authority partners with province to advance green trade
The Port of Prince Rupert has partnered with the province in an effort to become Canada's greenest port. Through the new Integrated Marketplace Initiative, the port will be able to access domestic, in...
Apr 24, 2023 BC Innovation Commissioner Gerri Sinclair, Minister Brenda Bailey, PRPA CEO Shaun Stevenson, MLA Jennifer Rice, DP World Director of Public Affairs Angela Kirkham.
Northern Communities to Benefit From New Provincial Flood Hazard Mapping Efforts
Northern communities will be able to better prepare for flooding thanks to a new flood hazard mapping program. An investment of $8.69 million from the Province will go towards the creation of new floo...
Apr 21, 2023
Gitxsan Huwilp Government Propose a Military Armistice Agreement with RCMP Following Years of Activity on their Lands
After months, even years, of RCMP activity on their lands, the Gitxsan Huwilp Government are proposing a military armistice agreement. If approved, the agreement would limit the activity of the RCMP's...
Apr 21, 2023
Canada's Premiers Unanimously Call for Amendments to Federal Bail Laws, Following Urgent Meeting
Canada's Premiers are unanimously calling on Ottawa to fulfill its promise to amend federal bail laws. That comes following an urgent meeting between the Premiers and the Canadian Association of Chief...
Apr 21, 2023
Northern Health Hosting Engagement with Métis Residents as Part of On-Going Effort to be More Responsive to Indigenous Needs
Northern Health is holding an engagement session with Mtis residents in an effort to better understand their perspective and experiences. It's part of the health authority's on-goin effort to adapt th...
Apr 21, 2023
Williams Lake First Nation's Efforts to Advance Reconciliation Honoured with BC Economic Development Award
A prestigious award has been given to the Williams Lake First Nation, in honour of their efforts to advance economic reconciliation. They were among nine winners at this year's BC Economic Development...
Apr 21, 2023 Photo posted to Northern Development Initiative Trust Facebook page.
First Nations Leadership Council Calls on Government to Better Support First Nations Participation in Cannabis Economy
Members of the First Nations Leadership Council are calling for government to better support First Nations participation in the cannabis economy. In 2018, Canada legalized the sale of cannabis, but th...
Apr 21, 2023
Williams Lake Council Gives Three Readings to Tax Rate Bylaw Which Would See Residential Taxes Go Up by 11.8%
Williams Lake City Councillors gave three readings to their Financial Plan and Municipal Tax Rate bylaws during a special meeting on Wednesday. While the operational budget was increased by $2 million...
Apr 21, 2023