Category Archives: News
British Columbia Unveils Ambitious Clean Energy Strategy to Fuel Northern Growth
The Government of British Columbia has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate economic growth in northern regions through major investments in clean electricity infrastructure. At the heart of t...
Oct 20, 2025
Land Defenders receive suspended sentences for role in Coastal GasLink worksite blockade
The Sentencing hearing for three Indigenous Land Defenders convicted of criminal contempt last year following a blockade at a Coastal GasLink worksite near Houston, B.C. in 2021, had concluded in Smit...
Oct 20, 2025 Land Defender supporters outside the Smithers Courthouse // Courtesy: Amnesty International Canada
RCMP Seek Help Finding Missing Man in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating 29-year-old Jesse Thompson Twain, who was last seen around October 10th in the Fort St. John area of northeastern British Colum...
Oct 20, 2025
Panel to Spotlight Canada's Largest Indigenous Equity Partnership in Natural Gas Project
A groundbreaking equity deal between 38 First Nations and Enbridge will be at the centre of a national panel discussion this Wednesday, October 22. Hosted by Canadian Club Toronto, The Path Forward: I...
Oct 20, 2025
Two New Marine Refuges Protect Biodiversity and Culture in Haida Gwaii
Two new marine refuges have been established off the coast of Haida Gwaii, marking a significant step forward in Indigenous-led marine conservation. Announced jointly by the Council of the Haida Natio...
Oct 20, 2025
GitxaaĊa Nation and Canada Partner to Protect Marine Ecosystems Near Banks Island
The Gitxaaa Nation and the Government of Canada have announced the creation of the Banks Marine Refuge, a significant step forward in Indigenous-led marine conservation on the north coast of British C...
Oct 20, 2025
RCMP Release Sketch in Burns Lake Mall Assault Case
The Burns Lake RCMP are looking to the public for help in identifying a suspect in a disturbing assault involving a young teen at the Lake View Mall. The incident took place on Friday, July 11, 2025. ...
Oct 20, 2025
Lax Kw'alaams Launches Nearly 60 New Homes for Members in Two Housing Projects
Lax Kw'alaams Band members will soon have access to nearly 60 new affordable homes through two major housing developments-one opening this fall and another breaking ground in Prince Rupert. In the boa...
Oct 16, 2025
Kitselas Nation Raises Salmon Prince Pole in Historic Ceremony
Community, youth, Elders, and leaders come together in a celebration of tradition and unity The Kitselas Nation marked a historic and deeply meaningful day today, with the raising of the Salmon Prince...
Oct 16, 2025
Kitimat SAR team rescues injured hunter from Icy Pass near Atna Peak.
On Wednesday morning, October 15th, the Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue Team had been dispatched into the backcountry to rescue an injured hunter near Mount Atna's Icy Pass Eight GSAR members had ans...
Oct 16, 2025 Kitimat GSAR and Summit Helicopters Aircrew at the scene of a rescue near Icy Pass / Atna Peak // Courtesy: Kitimat Search and Rescue