Category Archives: News
Canada Surpasses 10 Million Hectares Burned as it Joins BC in Marking the Worst Wildfire Season on Record
It's not just BC that's suffering from the treacherous wildfire season, as Canada as a whole has now seen more than 10 million hectares burned. That makes what was already the worst wildfire season in...
Jul 20, 2023
Delegates at LNG2023 Conference in Vancouver Impressed Over Canada's First Nations-led LNG Projects
Delegates from more than 85 countries gathered in Vancouver last week for the world's biggest conference on liquefied natural gas. One of the major takeaways from attendees at the LNG2023 Conference w...
Jul 20, 2023
Situation Remains in Flux After Port Workers Call of Second Strike Notice, Prime Minister Convenes Emergency Committee
It was a busy day in the world of port labour action yesterday, and the situation remains in flux heading into today. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union called off a second 72-...
Jul 20, 2023
Ottawa faces backlash over response to Wet'suwet'en testimony in human rights hearing
Ottawa is being called out for their lack of response to a Wet'suwet'en testimony in a hearing on the criminalization of land defenders. That testimony came on Monday from Wet'suwet'en representatives...
Jul 19, 2023
Senate Committee Releases Report Highlighting a Shortage of Residential School Records Disclosed by Organizations
Organizations which have yet to disclose residential school documents will be put before a Senate committee to explain why as early as this fall. That commitment is one of six recommendations made in ...
Jul 19, 2023
Family Dog Escapes Wolf Attack on Butze Rapid Trails After Nearby Family Deploys Bear Bangers
Quick action from a nearby family helped to save a dog who was attacked by a wolf at the Butze Rapid trails in Prince Rupert this morning. A family had been at the beach off the walking trail with the...
Jul 19, 2023
Province Invests $20 Million in New Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Village of Daajing Giids
A fresh $20 million provincial investment will help support the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant for the Village of Daajing Giids. In addition to improving wastewater capacity in the c...
Jul 19, 2023
Charges Approved Against Man Arrested in Connection with a Break and Enter in Smithers Last Month
Charges have been approved against a man arrested in relation with a break and enter in Smithers from last month. RCMP were initially called out to a commercial building on Alfred Avenue on June 30th ...
Jul 19, 2023
Province Releases Draft Environmental Assessment Report for Cariboo Gold Project, Opens Public Engagement Period
Members of the public can now submit their feedback on the draft environmental assessment certificate for the Cariboo Gold project. Proposed by the Osisko Development Corporation, the underground gold...
Jul 19, 2023
Some Alerts and Orders Lifted as Armed Forces and International Crews Assist in Fighting BC's Wildfires
Update: It's all hands on deck to battle the over 380 wildfires burning in BC, the majority of which are in the Bulkley-Nechako. Support from the Armed Forces and international firefighters have helpe...
Jul 19, 2023