Category Archives: News

UBCIC Defends Dr Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond After CBC Article Questions Claims of Cree Heritage
In a statement issued today, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs became the latest group to defend decorated scholar Dr Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, after a CBC article questioned her Cree heritage. Turpel-Laf...
Jeff Blagden Oct 13, 2022

Klabona Keepers Documentary Which Highlights Resilience of the Tahltan People, Coming to Terrace Next Month
A documentary which highlights what is possible when a small but dedicated group takes a stand against perilous odds is coming to Terrace. Titled "The Klabona Keepers", the film follows a group of Tah...
Jeff Blagden Oct 13, 2022 Photo provided by Klabona Keepers press photos, taken by Hannah Campbell, featuring Elders Jenny, Rita, Bertha, and Mary

MLA David Eby Closes Out Northwest NDP Leadership Tour with Stop in Prince Rupert
MLA and NDP leadership hopeful David Eby was in Prince Rupert yesterday to close off his Northwest campaign tour leg which began in Smithers. While in the city, he toured the nearly-completed Crane's ...
Jeff Blagden Oct 13, 2022

NDP Leadership Candidate Anjali Appadurai Introduces Her Health Care Plan, Aims for Transformative Change
NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai has announced how she plans to tackle the province's health care issues. Her plan involves up-scaling of Community Health Centres to provide improved collabor...
Jeff Blagden Oct 13, 2022

Province of BC ready to help with flooding whenever it's needed
In a recent news release, it was revealed that the Provincial Government of BC is looking to help communities with preparation for potential flooding and is ready to assist whenever necessary. The pre...
Rob Young Oct 13, 2022

Coast Mountain College Students, Staff, and Alumni Gather to Honour Stan Bevan's Retirement as an Instructor
Students, staff, and alumni from Coast Mountain College gathered last Friday to honour the retirement of renowned artist and instructor Stan Bevan. Bevan, who is of Tahltan-Tlingit and Tsimshian Desce...
Jeff Blagden Oct 13, 2022

BC testing different format for website and is also seeking feedback on it
In order to make sure that provincial residents have the easiest time possible accessing BC's online information as well as provincial services, the Provincial government is seeking feedback as they t...
Rob Young Oct 13, 2022

Province, Ottawa, and Kitselas First Nation Break Ground on New 40-Unit On-Reserve Rental Housing Development
A combined investment of over $25 million will bring 40 new, culturally appropriate, rental housing units to the Kitselas First Nation. Federal and provincial officials joined Chief Glenn Bennet to br...
Jeff Blagden Oct 13, 2022

Meet and Greet for Terrace to get to know Councillor candidates took place last night
Yesterday evening, a meet and greet was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 in Terrace so residents could come get to know the candidates for City Council. While at the event, all of the candi...
Rob Young Oct 13, 2022

NDP Leadership Candidate Eby stops by CFNR for interview
MLA and NDP leadership candidate David Eby stopped by Terrace today as part of the northwestern leg of his leadership campaign tour. During an interview with CFNR, Eby discussed his newly announced ho...
Rob Young Oct 12, 2022