Category Archives: News
Tentative Deal Could Avoid Strike at Safeway Locations Across BC if Ratified
A new tentative collective bargaining agreement has been reached which, if ratified, will prevent a strike at Safeway locations across BC. After eight months of negotiations with parent company Sobeys...
Sep 29, 2023
District of Kitimat Launches New Hiring Program to Address the Underrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in Municipal Government
A new program launched by the District of Kitimat aims to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in municipal government. Earlier this year, the District applied for an equity-enhancing...
Sep 29, 2023
Pipeline Installation Along Coastal GasLink Project Route Hits 98% Completion, 5 of 8 Sections Now Finished
Pipeline installation is now 98 percent complete along the Coastal GasLink route as the project inches closer to the finish line. Crews completed installation on section five of the route, which stret...
Sep 29, 2023
Nass Valley to Welcome Hundreds this Afternoon for Historic Rematriation of Stolen Nisga'a House Pole
Hundreds are gathering in the Nass Valley this afternoon to celebrate the return of a totem pole after nearly a century overseas. Members of the Nisga'a Nation are holding a rematriation ceremony in L...
Sep 29, 2023
RCMP Looking to Identify Suspect Who Stole, Damaged, then Ditched a Pick-Up Truck in Kitimat Last Week
Kitimat RCMP are on the lookout for a suspect who stole a pick-up truck before damaging and abandoning it last week. On September 21st, police were notified that a white Ford F-150 had been stolen fro...
Sep 28, 2023
National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund Renames to Future Generations Foundation While Launching New Fundraiser
A fundraising campaign has been launched by the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund, alongside the announcement of a new name. From now on, the Trust, which is dedicated to empowering Indigenous co...
Sep 28, 2023
Gitxaala Nation Disappointed That Courts Allowed Mining Claims to Continue, Despite Finding Process Unconstitutional
They say that the results of the challenge, launched by the Gitxaala Nation, proves what they've been fighting for years: that the system is outdated and in need of reformation. In the decision, the C...
Sep 28, 2023
Province to Launch Fall Respiratory Immunization Program and Require Masking in Health Care Settings Next Month
A recent uptick in hospital visits related to respiratory illnesses is prompting the Province to launch their Fall immunization program. BC recorded a total of 628 new cases of Covid between September...
Sep 28, 2023
Rain Helps Calm Dozens of Wildfires as the 2023 Season Becomes the Most Expensive in the Province's History
In terms of area burned, the 2023 wildfire season has been the worst on record in BC for months, but it is now also officially the most expensive. Estimated costs to battle the 2.5 million hectares wo...
Sep 28, 2023
Trolley Project in Prince Rupert and Bathroom Upgrades in Terrace Among Projects Splitting $1.2 Million from Ottawa
Ottawa is investing over $1.2 million into enhancing tourism experiences and revitalizing public spaces in Northern BC. Eight communities will split the funding, with the largest portion, over $435,00...
Sep 28, 2023