Category Archives: News
Federal Government Makes $40 Million Available for Indigenous-led Conservation Projects
Ottawa is investing up to $40 million in Indigenous-led, area-based, conservation projects to establish and recognize protected conservation areas. Eligible projects must be Indigenous-led, contribute...
Sep 22, 2022
British Columbia Has Least Affordable Housing in Canada, According to New Census Data
British Columbia has the least affordable housing in all of Canada, according to newly released data from the 2021 Census. According to that data, 25.5 percent of British Columbians spent more than a ...
Sep 22, 2022
Over $200,000 of Illegal Cannabis and Tobacco Seized From Lac La Hache Dispensary
More than $200,000 in illegal cannabis and tobacco products were seized following an investigation into a dispensary in Lac La Hache yesterday. Led by the BC Community Safety Unit, the enforcement als...
Sep 22, 2022
Indigenous Child Care and Health Advocate Warner Adam to Receive Honourary Degree from UNBC
Carrier Sekani Family Services Chief Executive Officer Warner Adam is set to receive an honourary degree from the University of Northern BC next month. A member of the Lake Babine Nation, Adam is also...
Sep 22, 2022
Fort St John RCMP Arrest 3, Seize Drugs, Weapons, and Cash While Executing Warrant
Three individuals were arrested in connection with a prolific drug trafficking operation earlier this month, following an investigation by Fort St John RCMP. On September 8th, members of the Drug and ...
Sep 22, 2022
Williams Lake First Nation Members Asked to Provide Input on Joining Indigenous-led Pipeline Group
Members of the Williams Lake First Nation are being asked to participate in a survey over a potential partnership with a pipeline group. Western Indigenous Pipeline Group is looking to purchase a majo...
Sep 22, 2022
New Junior School Marks First Major School Project Completed in Quesnel in Two and a Half Decades
Today's opening of the newly renovated Quesnel Junior School marks the first major school project to be completed in the City since 1997. After structural issues were found with the former facility in...
Sep 22, 2022
Smoke May be Visible as Early as Today Due to Prescribed Burn Planned Near Williams Lake
Smoke may be visible in Williams Lake and surrounding areas as early as today, as wildfire crews plan for a prescribed burn. Conducted by the Williams Lake First Nation and Cariboo-Chilcotin Forest Di...
Sep 22, 2022
Day Two of BCAFN AGM Features Resolutions on Health Care Governance and First Nations Child and Youth Services
An address from Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller opened day 2 of the BC Assembly of First Nations Annual General Meeting today. Miller delivered his speech over Zoom, following an openi...
Sep 22, 2022
Prince George RCMP quickly catch car thief who is repeat offender
Back on September 7th just after 4 in the afternoon, Prince George RCMP officers got a report of a vehicle theft that had just happened right before the report was sent in. This theft happened in the ...
Sep 22, 2022