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UPDATE 3: ILWU Rescinds Strike Notice After Prime Minister Convenes Incident Response Group
Update 3: Port workers in BC have rescinded a 72-hour strike notice issued today after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got involved. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union issued the...
Jul 19, 2023
2023 Remains on Pace to Surpass Last Year as Deadliest Yet in the Toxic Drug Overdose Crisis
At least 1,228 individuals have lost their lives to illicit drug overdoses in BC through the first six months of 2023. According to the most recent preliminary report from the Coroners' Service, the t...
Jul 19, 2023
Evacuation Alert Lifted for Village of Sik-E-Dakh (Glen Vowel) and Surrounding Area
An evacuation alert which had been in place for the Village of Sik-E-Dakh and the surrounding area has been rescinded. It had been issued last Thursday due to a wildfire burning just west of the Villa...
Jul 18, 2023
Port Workers Return to Picket Lines After ILWU Leadership Votes Down Federal Mediator's Proposed Settlement Agreement
Port workers in BC have resumed strike action after just five days away from the picket line. Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union had agreed to end their 13 day strike last week...
Jul 18, 2023
DFO Warns Anglers on West Coast of Rise in Whale Depredation Reports in Alaska and Washington
Anglers on the west coast are being warned of increasing reports of whale depredation in the waters around the State of Washington. Whale depredation refers to the removal of fish from human-placed fi...
Jul 18, 2023 Sperm whale mother diving with her calf
Council of the Haida Nation Formally Recognized as Haida Governing Body in New Reconciliation Agreement
BC and Canada have signed a new agreement with the Haida Nation recognizing them as the inherent holders of title and rights on Haida Gwaii. It will also see Ottawa formally recognize the Council of t...
Jul 18, 2023
Seabridge Gold Calls Tudor Gold's Application to Cancel Permit at KSM Mine Site "Frivolous and Without Merit"
A pair of mining companies are at odds over who has the rights to conduct activities on a stretch of land in the northwest. Yesterday, Tudor Gold filed an application to have a license of occupation a...
Jul 18, 2023
Prince Rupert Councillor Among Five Candidates to Replace Long-Time Metlakatla Chief Councillor Harold Leighton
Prince Rupert City Councillor Reid Skelton-Morven is one of five candidates vying for the position of Chief Councillor for the Metlakatla First Nation. He joins Randall Cobb, Robert Nelson, Braden Etz...
Jul 18, 2023
Province Warns of Dangers of Smoke Inhalation Following Tragic and Sudden Death of 9 Year Old Boy in 100 Mile House
Officials are warning of the dangers posed by wildfire smoke inhalation, following the sudden and heartbreaking death of a nine year old boy. Carter Vigh passed away unexpectedly in 100 Mile House las...
Jul 18, 2023
Support Staff at University of Northern British Columbia Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement
More staff at the University of Northern BC have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the University. It covers approximately 315 support staff represented by CUPE Local 3799, including...
Jul 18, 2023