Category Archives: News
COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinics Across Northern Health Region
Northern Health is offering COVID-19 and flu vaccines for residents six months and older this winter. Clinics are a mix of drop-in and booked appointments, depending on the community. Appointments can...
Dec 09, 2025
Williams Lake First Nation Wins 2025 AFOA Best Practices Award
Williams Lake First Nation has been honored with the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of BC's 2025 Best Practices award for large communities. The award ceremony took place in Vancouver on De...
Dec 09, 2025
Toxic Drug Alert in Smithers: Strong "Down" Circulating
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for the community of Smithers, warning residents about a dangerous substance circulating in the area. Health offic...
Dec 08, 2025
AME Responds to Court of Appeal Decision on Mineral Claims Consultation
The Association for Mineral Exploration is responding to the recent BC Court of Appeal ruling in the Gitxaala Nation case, highlighting that the decision reinforces the importance of consultation with...
Dec 08, 2025 Association for Mineral Exploration Logo (CNW Group/Association for Mineral Exploration - AME)
FNLC and BCCLA Applaud Court Decision Reinforcing Enforceability of BC's Declaration Act
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) are welcoming the BC Court of Appeal's ruling that confirms the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peopl...
Dec 08, 2025
Snow, Heavy Rain, High Winds and Hazardous Travel Across Northern B.C.
Northern B.C. is facing a wide range of significant weather hazards today, as Environment Canada issues multiple warnings spanning the Peace region, the Central Coast, Haida Gwaii, the North Coast inl...
Dec 08, 2025 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
BC Transit Reduces Student Routes for Winter Break in Three Northwest Communities
BC Transit is rolling out seasonal service reductions in Fort St. John, Prince Rupert, and Kitimat as schools prepare for the upcoming winter break. The adjustments begin December 21, 2025, and will r...
Dec 08, 2025
Earthquakes Canada reports 7.0 magnitude on Alaska / Yukon border over the weekend, multiple aftershocks reported since
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake had struck Alaska over the weekend near the border with British Columbia and the Yukon. Earthquakes Canada says the quake happened 1:41pm this past Saturday, December 6th, w...
Dec 08, 2025 Location of 7.0 quake on December 6th, 2025 // Courtesy: Earthquakes Canada
BC Court of Appeal Rules DRIPA Legally Enforceable, Gitxaała Nation Challenges Mineral Tenure System
The BC Court of Appeal has delivered a historic decision confirming that the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA, is legally enforceable. The ruling means that Bri...
Dec 05, 2025
Protecting Northern Waters: CN Strengthens Partnership with the Ts'îl Kaz Koh First Nation
For nearly a decade, CN has collaborated with First Nations, local governments, emergency responders, and regulators to conduct annual emergency preparedness and spill response exercises across Britis...
Dec 05, 2025