Category Archives: News
B.C. Applauds Federal Bill Aiming to Strengthen Protections for Victims of Intimate-Partner Violence
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma is welcoming major Criminal Code reforms introduced by the federal government, saying they reflect key priorities the province has been pressing for in its efforts to...
Dec 09, 2025
Holiday Safety Tips from Police
As the holiday season approaches, police are encouraging the public to take steps to protect their property. With an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, mail theft becomes more common....
Dec 09, 2025
Indigenous-Owned Solar North Plant Begins Supplying Clean Power in Haida Gwaii
A historic clean-energy milestone has been reached in Haida Gwaii, where British Columbia's first Indigenous-owned and operated solar plant in a non-integrated area is now supplying electricity to BC ...
Dec 09, 2025
Smithers RCMP and NSDP Promote Awareness and Safety During 16 Days of Activism
The Smithers RCMP, together with Northern Society for Domestic Peace's Sexual Assault Services, is marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed nationwide from November 25 t...
Dec 09, 2025
COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinics Across Northern Health Region
Northern Health is offering COVID-19 and flu vaccines for residents six months and older this winter. Clinics are a mix of drop-in and booked appointments, depending on the community. Appointments can...
Dec 09, 2025
Williams Lake First Nation Wins 2025 AFOA Best Practices Award
Williams Lake First Nation has been honored with the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of BC's 2025 Best Practices award for large communities. The award ceremony took place in Vancouver on De...
Dec 09, 2025
Toxic Drug Alert in Smithers: Strong "Down" Circulating
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for the community of Smithers, warning residents about a dangerous substance circulating in the area. Health offic...
Dec 08, 2025
AME Responds to Court of Appeal Decision on Mineral Claims Consultation
The Association for Mineral Exploration is responding to the recent BC Court of Appeal ruling in the Gitxaala Nation case, highlighting that the decision reinforces the importance of consultation with...
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FNLC and BCCLA Applaud Court Decision Reinforcing Enforceability of BC's Declaration Act
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) are welcoming the BC Court of Appeal's ruling that confirms the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peopl...
Dec 08, 2025
Snow, Heavy Rain, High Winds and Hazardous Travel Across Northern B.C.
Northern B.C. is facing a wide range of significant weather hazards today, as Environment Canada issues multiple warnings spanning the Peace region, the Central Coast, Haida Gwaii, the North Coast inl...
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