Category Archives: News
Virtual All Chiefs Meeting to Focus on Addressing the Toxic Drug Crisis in First Nations Communities
The First Nations Leadership Council is set to hold a virtual All Chiefs Meeting on July 24, 2025, to address the toxic drug crisis impacting First Nations communities across British Columbia. The mee...
Jul 18, 2025
Terrace Launches Skatepark Study, Seeks Community Feedback
The City of Terrace is kicking off plans to improve or replace its aging skatepark, starting with a community feedback session scheduled for Wednesday, July 30. The meeting will take place from 6:00 t...
Jul 18, 2025
Dawson Creek Eyes New Pipeline as Drought Pressures Water Supply
The City of Dawson Creek is seeking provincial approval to explore new water sources as the region faces worsening drought conditions and limited water supply options. Currently, Dawson Creek relies s...
Jul 18, 2025
Hunter Rescued in Remote B.C. Wilderness by Parachuting Military Team
Military rescuers parachuted into a remote canyon in northern British Columbia early Wednesday morning to rescue a hunter who was crushed and seriously injured by his horse. The man had been on a back...
Jul 18, 2025
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Steven Louis McPhee on Warrants
The Fort St John RCMP is requesting assistance from the public in locating 56-year-old Steven Louis McPhee, who is currently wanted on active warrants. McPhee faces charges for driving while prohibite...
Jul 18, 2025
Fort St John Man Arrested After Brandishing Pistol in Public
On the evening of July 17, Fort St John RCMP responded to a report of a man flashing a pistol at a member of the public near the intersection of 87 Street and 99 Avenue. Police arrived promptly at aro...
Jul 18, 2025
First Nations Chiefs Unite Against One Canadian Economy Act
Chiefs from across Canada met in Gatineau this week to strongly oppose the federal government's recently passed One Canadian Economy Act. The Act, introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government...
Jul 18, 2025
B.C. Expands Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Sales to Protect Supply
The Province of British Columbia is expanding its drug sale restrictions to include tirzepatide and dulaglutide-marketed as Mounjaro and Trulicity-to ensure continued access for people with Type 2 dia...
Jul 18, 2025 Physician giving bottle of pills to patient with impairment, helping with prescription medicine and drugs at checkup visit appointment. Old woman with disability in wheelchair at consultation.
Indigenous Partnership Front and Centre in Canada's New Infrastructure Push
The federal government is promising a new era of infrastructure development in full partnership with Indigenous Peoples. At the First Nations Major Projects Summit held in Gatineau, Prime Minister Mar...
Jul 17, 2025 Tennessee / Depositphotos.com
Bella Coola, Haida Gwaii and Northern B.C. Communities Benefit from Arts Grants
From Bella Coola to Haida Gwaii, and across Quesnel, Terrace and the Bulkley Valley, communities throughout northern and coastal B.C. are seeing the impact of major investment in local arts and cultur...
Jul 17, 2025