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Gitxsan Chiefs Meet with BC Chief Justice to Discuss Traditional Laws
On August 6th, forty-eight Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs gathered in Hazelton to meet with BC's Chief Justice in an effort to have their traditional laws recognized in BC Supreme Court. The session marks ...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 07, 2025 Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs welcoming procession for BC Chief Justice Marchand
Photo Credit: Gitxsan Huwilp Government

Wet'suwet'en Chiefs to Return to Court in Climate Justice Fight
On August 21st, two Wet'suwet'en Chiefs from the Likhts'amisyu Clan will be back in court for a second Motion to Strike hearing. This case, which began in 2020, challenges Canada's failure to uphold i...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 07, 2025

Boil Water Notice Issued for Prince Rupert
A Boil Water Notice is now in effect for all of Prince Rupert until further notice, as multiple laboratory tests have detected the presence of total coliform bacteria in the drinking water. Residents ...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 07, 2025

Kitimat's Water Treatment Upgrade on Track for Completion
Construction of Kitimat's new water treatment plant is advancing quickly, with significant progress made since breaking ground in March. Last week, crews completed the pouring of the main level concre...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 07, 2025

New Shelter Opens in Williams Lake to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Williams Lake has expanded its support for people experiencing homelessness with the opening of Roots on First, a new year-round shelter providing 38 indoor spaces and wraparound services. The facilit...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 07, 2025

BC Ferries Campaign Pushes for Local Shipbuilding Jobs
A new campaign is urging British Columbians to speak out against BC Ferries' plan to send nearly $1 billion in public funds overseas for ferry construction. The "Build Them Here" campaign, led by the ...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 07, 2025

LNG Canada Announces Temporary Flaring for Pipeline Inspection
LNG Canada is advising the public of scheduled flaring activity taking place today August 7th and Tuesday August 12th as part of an inline inspection of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. The flare will re...
Kobie Smith Aug 07, 2025

MLA Claire Rattée Calls for Action on Paramedic Mental Health Crisis
B.C. paramedics are facing a growing mental health crisis, and Skeena MLA Claire Ratte is urging the provincial government to take immediate action. Ratte, who serves as the Opposition Critic for Ment...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 05, 2025

Skeena MLA Slams Province Over Forestry Delays and Inaction
Northwest BC's forestry frustrations are boiling over, as Skeena MLA Claire Ratte criticizes the provincial government for what she calls "chronic delays" in forestry permitting and a lack of meaningf...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 05, 2025

Ottawa Unveils $1.25 Billion Plan to Revitalize Softwood Lumber Sector
Canada's softwood lumber industry is getting a major boost as part of a broader shift toward economic resilience and domestic production. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the $1.25 billion package...
Sabrina Spencer Aug 05, 2025 rabbit75_dep / Depositphotos.com