Category Archives: News
Hospital in Bella Bella Given New, Heiltsuk, Erasing Old Name's Ties to Discriminatory Policies
A hospital in Bella Bella has been given a new, Heiltsuk name, to honour the Nation whose territory it calls home. From now on, the facility formerly known as RW Large Memorial hospital, will carry th...
Jul 11, 2023
Annual General Assembly Begins as Assembly of First Nations Appoints Interim National Chief Amid Dispute with Expelled Chief
Today marks the start of the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly, and it comes at an interesting time. Earlier this month, the Assembly voted to expel National Chief RoseAnne Archibald f...
Jul 11, 2023
Assembly of First Nations appoint interim National Chief
An interim National Chief has been selected by the Assembly of First Nations. Regional Chief Joanna Bernard of the Madawaska First Nation has been named to fill the gap. She takes the position after R...
Jul 11, 2023
Hospitality Workers at Cedar Valley Lodge in Kitimat Vote 97 Percent in Favour of Strike Action
Hospitality workers at Kitimat's Cedar Valley Lodge, which houses workers on the LNG Canada project, have voted in favour of strike action. Roughly 97 percent of workers represented by UNITE HERE Loca...
Jul 11, 2023
UPDATE: 13 Year-old Girl Reported Missing in Terrace Located Safe an Sound
UPDATE: RCMP in Terrace have located a 13 year-old girl who had been reported missing on Tuesday. Police say she is safe and sound, and is now back with her family.
Jul 11, 2023
Shortage in Physician Coverage Prompts Overnight Service Reduction at Mills Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
An unforeseen shortage in physician coverage has forced Northern Health to temporarily reduce emergency services at Mills Memorial Hospital. Between midnight tonight and 8:00 tomorrow morning, only ur...
Jul 10, 2023 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
BC Releases New Report, Launches New Website, Detailing Progress on Declaration Act Action Plan
BC has released a report highlighting the progress made to date on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In 2019, BC unanimously passed the Declaration Act, becoming the...
Jul 10, 2023
Largest Cruise Ship to Call on Port of Prince Rupert Avoids Delay in Next Stop at the Port, Following San Francisco Dock Crash
One of the largest cruise ships ever to call on the Port of Prince Rupert is back in the water, following a collision with a west coast dock. Last Thursday, the 3,080 passenger Ruby Princess made unex...
Jul 10, 2023 Photo of Ruby Princess From Princess Cruise's Website (princess.com)
State of Emergency Issued for Stikine Region, Alongside Multiple Evacuation Orders and Alerts in Northwest as Wildfires Rage
New evacuation orders and alerts are in place across the province after lightning sparked 115 new wildfires over the weekend. A state of emergency has been issued for the Stikine Region, due to the 30...
Jul 10, 2023
Port Workers and Employers Fail to Reach a Deal After Returning to the Negotiating Table Over the Weekend
Port workers and employers returned to the negotiating table on Saturday after four-days away, but despite a new proposal, a deal remains elusive. It's day 10 of strike action by the International Lon...
Jul 10, 2023