Category Archives: News
BC Responds to Calls to Better Support Indigenous Involvement in the Cannabis Economy with $2.3 Million in Funding
BC has responded to calls from First Nations leaders to better support Indigenous involvement in the cannabis economy. Last week, the First Nations Leadership Council issued a letter chastising Federa...
Apr 25, 2023
Prince Rupert Awards Contract for Phase One of Water Infrastructure Project as they Face At Least Four Water Service Breaks Each Day
More than 26 kilometres of water mains are in need of replacement, if the City of Prince Rupert is to solve their extensive water infrastructure woes. Eyes were first drawn to the City's issues last h...
Apr 25, 2023 Full replacement plan
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach Says New Legislation Still Falls Short of Protecting Air Passengers in Canada
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says newly introduced legislation doesn't go far enough to protect air travellers in Canada. On Thursday, the Liberal Government announced proposed amendments ...
Apr 24, 2023
First Nations Health Authority release 2022 toxic drug poisoning data
The First Nations Health Authority's 2022 report on toxic drug deaths shows a disproportionate number of First Nations people affected. Representing 3.3 percent of the province's population, First Nat...
Apr 24, 2023
Province announces $30 million to help remote First Nations pivot away from diesel use
An extended investment from the province aims to help remote First Nations move away from diesel use. New funding in the form of $30 million will go towards the Community Energy Diesel Reduction progr...
Apr 24, 2023
ILWU Local 505 break ground on new union hall
Ground has been broken on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's new headquarters in Prince Rupert. The local ILWU 505 gathered with members of DP World, the BC Maritime Employers Associati...
Apr 24, 2023
Prince Rupert Port Authority partners with province to advance green trade
The Port of Prince Rupert has partnered with the province in an effort to become Canada's greenest port. Through the new Integrated Marketplace Initiative, the port will be able to access domestic, in...
Apr 24, 2023 BC Innovation Commissioner Gerri Sinclair, Minister Brenda Bailey, PRPA CEO Shaun Stevenson, MLA Jennifer Rice, DP World Director of Public Affairs Angela Kirkham.
Northern Communities to Benefit From New Provincial Flood Hazard Mapping Efforts
Northern communities will be able to better prepare for flooding thanks to a new flood hazard mapping program. An investment of $8.69 million from the Province will go towards the creation of new floo...
Apr 21, 2023
Gitxsan Huwilp Government Propose a Military Armistice Agreement with RCMP Following Years of Activity on their Lands
After months, even years, of RCMP activity on their lands, the Gitxsan Huwilp Government are proposing a military armistice agreement. If approved, the agreement would limit the activity of the RCMP's...
Apr 21, 2023
Canada's Premiers Unanimously Call for Amendments to Federal Bail Laws, Following Urgent Meeting
Canada's Premiers are unanimously calling on Ottawa to fulfill its promise to amend federal bail laws. That comes following an urgent meeting between the Premiers and the Canadian Association of Chief...
Apr 21, 2023