Category Archives: News
B.C. Politician Criticizes Newly Ratified Kitsumkalum Treaty
OneBC interim leader calls deal a "betrayal," while Kitsumkalum celebrates major milestone in reconciliation. A newly signed treaty between the Kitsumkalum First Nation, the Province of British Columb...
Nov 04, 2025 File photo of MLA Dallas brodie // Courtesy: BC Legislature
Megan Olson to Join Provincial Court Bench in Smithers
The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court, effective November 24th, reinforcing access to justice across the province. While Diba Majzub will serve in Por...
Nov 03, 2025
Two in Custody After Halloween Arson and Shooting in Fort St. John
Two suspects are in custody following an early morning arson and shooting that targeted a nightclub in Fort St. John on Halloween morning. Police were called around 5:48 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to a...
Nov 03, 2025
First Nations Leadership Council Demands Resignation of MLA Dallas Brodie
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is calling for the immediate resignation of MLA Dallas Brodie, accusing her and the OneBC party of spreading anti-Indigenous and residential school denialis...
Nov 03, 2025 File photo of MLA Dallas brodie // Courtesy: BC Legislature
RCMP Identify Victim in Dawson Creek Suspicious Death
Dawson Creek RCMP have released the name of the person found dead in a burned-out vehicle discovered last month. Police say the victim is 29-year-old Jesse Twain of Edmonton, Alberta. His remains were...
Nov 03, 2025
Eight Arrested in Burns Lake Drug Trafficking Investigation
A major RCMP operation in Burns Lake has taken a significant amount of illegal drugs off the streets and led to eight arrests. On Thursday morning, October 30th, officers with the Burns Lake RCMP, ass...
Nov 03, 2025
Kitsumkalum Votes "Yes" to Treaty and Constitution
Historic decision marks next step toward self-government Kitsumkalum First Nation has officially ratified both its Constitution and the Kitsumkalum Treaty: A Living Agreement, following a strong commu...
Nov 01, 2025
New Roundabout Opens at Prince Rupert's Downtown Gateway
A major traffic upgrade is set to open in Prince Rupert as the new roundabout at Highway 16, McBride Street, and 2nd Avenue officially opens on November 1, 2025. The project, valued at $9.2 million, w...
Oct 31, 2025
Xatśūll First Nation to Reclaim Stewardship of Nenqayni Wellness Centre Land
Xatll First Nation is reclaiming the land where the Nenqayni Wellness Centre currently operates, a major step in supporting the Nation's vision for healing, connection, and community wellness. The tra...
Oct 31, 2025
Kitsumkalum First Nation Votes on Historic Treaty
Members of the Kitsumkalum First Nation will cast their votes tomorrow on a historic treaty and self-government constitution, marking a significant step in decades-long efforts toward self-determinati...
Oct 31, 2025