Category Archives: News
Rio Tinto donates $50,000 towards confronting gender-based violence in northern BC
As a sign of their support for the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, global mining corporation Rio Tinto has donated $25,000 each to two non-profit organizations in the north...
Dec 01, 2022
Northerners Warned of Frostbite and Hypothermia Risks Over Next Few Days
Frigid forecasts for the rest of the week have Environment Canada warning residents of northern BC to bundle up. An arctic outflow warning which had been covering inland sections of the North and Cent...
Dec 01, 2022
Nearly 49,000 Teachers Across BC Covered Under Newly Ratified Contract Agreement with the Province
Nearly 49,000 teachers across all 60 School Districts are covered under a newly ratified collective bargaining agreement with the province. Contract negotiations between the BC Teachers Federation and...
Dec 01, 2022
Prince Rupert RCMP Searching for Man Wanted in 3 Provinces... and a Territory
RCMP are seeking public assistance to help locate a man wanted for theft in Prince Rupert, as well as crimes in several other provinces. In Prince Rupert, 46 year-old Devin Wellington Griffin is wante...
Nov 30, 2022
New Provincial Funding Secures Permanent Home for Future Francophone School in Smithers
A new site for a permanent Francophone school in Smithers has been secured, thanks to more than $2 million in fresh provincial funding. Currently, classes for French-speaking K-7 students in Smithers ...
Nov 30, 2022
Further Implementation of UNDRIP at the Forefront of Cabinet Meetings with Indigenous Leadership
More than 1,000 representatives from some 200 First Nations and organizations are in Victoria today for meetings with BC Cabinet members. Yesterday marked the opening of the seventh BC Cabinet and Fir...
Nov 30, 2022
Quesnel RCMP Hoping to Identify Man Accused of Grabbing and Demanding Money from 17 Year-old Girl
Quesnel RCMP are hoping the public can help identify a man accused of grabbing and demanding money from a 17 year-old girl earlier this month. On November 3rd at around 3:00 in the afternoon, the girl...
Nov 30, 2022
New 360-degree Double-Sided Crest Pole Carved by Russel Mather Unveiled at Charles Hayes Secondary
A unique new piece of Ts'msyen artwork looks to inspire students at Charles Hayes Secondary School in Prince Rupert for generations to come. Carved by renowned Ts'msyen artist Russel Mather, the new d...
Nov 30, 2022 Photo from RupertSchools Facebook page.
'From Darkness to Light' Nisga'a Museum's first annual fashion show
The Nisga'a Museum held its first annual fashion show at the Gitlaxt'aamiks recreation center on Saturday, showcasing a balance of traditional and contemporary Indigenous styles. "From Darkness to Lig...
Nov 30, 2022 Lillian Tait's collection of traditional menswear. Photo by Morgyn Budden.
Opposition MPs Take Issue with Liberals Picking and Choosing Who Gets on Proposed Reconciliation Council
Opposition MPs have taken issue with the Liberal Government picking and choosing who gets to be on a proposed Reconciliation Council. Bill C-29, introduced by the Liberals last year, aims to create an...
Nov 30, 2022