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BC Métis Federation Files Human Rights Complaint Over Resolution from Union of BC Indian Chiefs Denouncing "Métis Colonialism"
A human rights complaint has been filed by the BC Mtis Federation over a resolution passed by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs in June. Unanimously passed by the Union on June 8th, the resolution denounc...
Jeff Blagden Aug 04, 2023

Quesnel RCMP Seeking Public Information Regarding Fatal Plane Crash Near Bowron Lake Last Night
One person is dead following a plane crash near Bowron Lake, roughly 30 kilometres east of Wells yesterday evening. Quesnel RCMP were called out to the incident at around 8:40 last night, where they w...
Jeff Blagden Aug 04, 2023

Port Workers in BC to Wrap Up Two Days of Voting Regarding New Collective Bargaining Agreement This Evening
Port workers in BC will wrap up the second of a two day vote on whether or not to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement at 6:00 this evening. On Sunday, the International Longshore and Warehous...
Jeff Blagden Aug 04, 2023

Emergency Department Services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton to be Interrupted Over the Long Weekend
Emergency Department services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton will be interrupted over the long weekend. Due to a shortage in physician coverage, emergency services will be unavailable between...
Jeff Blagden Aug 04, 2023 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

Emergency Water Main Repairs Prompt Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Prince Rupert and Reduced Pressure for Some
Emergency water main repairs in Prince Rupert are prompting a precautionary boil water notice, and a possible loss of water for some residents. Issued at the request of Northern Health, the notice is ...
Jeff Blagden Aug 03, 2023

New Funding to Improve Health and Connectedness of Four Northern Communities
Projects which promote and foster healthy lifestyles in four northern communities are among 33 benefitting from a fresh provincial investment. Funding from the PlanH Program supports local and First N...
Jeff Blagden Aug 03, 2023

Warmer Temperature Forecasts and Lower Humidity Likely to Prompt Increase in Wildfire Smoke in the Northwest
Warmer temperatures and lower humidity in the forecast has the Wildfire Service warning of increased wildfire smoke in the Northwest. For inland sections of the north coast, including Terrace and Kiti...
Jeff Blagden Aug 03, 2023

First Nations Leaders Call for Increase in BC's Water Rental Rates; Immediate Funding to Protect Watersheds Amid Droughts
First Nations leaders are calling for immediate reforms to BC's water rental rates, and funding to help protect watersheds from on-going droughts. Over two-thirds of BC's 34 watersheds are currently u...
Jeff Blagden Aug 03, 2023

Second Shift at Nechako Lumber Co in Vanderhoof to be Permanently Cut This Fall in Most Recent Hit to Forestry Sector
Forestry workers in the north are set to take another hit, with a Vanderhoof mill now planning to halve its operations this fall. Sinclar Group Forest Products will be permanently cutting one of two s...
Jeff Blagden Aug 03, 2023

Kitimat RCMP Respond to Pair of Collisions Prompted by Lack of Awareness and Alertness on the Roads
Drivers in Kitimat are being reminded to obey traffic rules and right-of-ways, and stay alert on the roads, following a string of recent incidents. Yesterday, RCMP were called out to a two-vehicle col...
Jeff Blagden Aug 03, 2023