Category Archives: News
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
Projects in Kitimat and Prince Rupert Honoured by the Association of Consulting and Engineering Companies of BC
One community and two projects in the northwest have been honoured by the Association of Consulting and Engineering Companies of BC. Each of the recipients were honoured with Awards of Excellence at t...
Apr 21, 2023
Nearly Three Quarters of British Columbians Agree With Gitxaała Challenge of BC's Outdated Mineral Claims Granting Process
It seems that most British Columbians agree with the Gitxaaa Nation, as their legal challenge of BC's mineral claims granting process continues. That challenge looks to prove that BC's free-entry mine...
Apr 21, 2023
Peace Region RCMP Looking for Man Wanted on Charges Related to Publishing Child Pornography
Fort St John RCMP are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on charges related to child pornography. 22 year-old Anthony Jacob Dean Collins is wanted on counts of sexual assault, sexual int...
Apr 20, 2023