Category Archives: News
Two New Marine Refuges Protect Biodiversity and Culture in Haida Gwaii
Two new marine refuges have been established off the coast of Haida Gwaii, marking a significant step forward in Indigenous-led marine conservation. Announced jointly by the Council of the Haida Natio...
Oct 20, 2025
Gitxaała Nation and Canada Partner to Protect Marine Ecosystems Near Banks Island
The Gitxaaa Nation and the Government of Canada have announced the creation of the Banks Marine Refuge, a significant step forward in Indigenous-led marine conservation on the north coast of British C...
Oct 20, 2025
RCMP Release Sketch in Burns Lake Mall Assault Case
The Burns Lake RCMP are looking to the public for help in identifying a suspect in a disturbing assault involving a young teen at the Lake View Mall. The incident took place on Friday, July 11, 2025. ...
Oct 20, 2025
Lax Kw'alaams Launches Nearly 60 New Homes for Members in Two Housing Projects
Lax Kw'alaams Band members will soon have access to nearly 60 new affordable homes through two major housing developments-one opening this fall and another breaking ground in Prince Rupert. In the boa...
Oct 16, 2025
Kitselas Nation Raises Salmon Prince Pole in Historic Ceremony
Community, youth, Elders, and leaders come together in a celebration of tradition and unity The Kitselas Nation marked a historic and deeply meaningful day today, with the raising of the Salmon Prince...
Oct 16, 2025
Kitimat SAR team rescues injured hunter from Icy Pass near Atna Peak.
On Wednesday morning, October 15th, the Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue Team had been dispatched into the backcountry to rescue an injured hunter near Mount Atna's Icy Pass Eight GSAR members had ans...
Oct 16, 2025 Kitimat GSAR and Summit Helicopters Aircrew at the scene of a rescue near Icy Pass / Atna Peak // Courtesy: Kitimat Search and Rescue
Former Williams Lake RCMP Officer forced to resign following conduct review
An RCMP Officer with the BC Highway Patrol, formerly posted to the Williams Lake Detachment, has been forced to resign from the RCMP following the conclusion of an RCMP conduct review stemming from an...
Oct 16, 2025
Finance Minister Brenda Bailey Visits Prince Rupert Ahead of 2026 Budget
Prince Rupert hosted a high-level visit yesterday as BC's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey and North Coast MLA Tamara Davidson toured the city alongside Mayor Herb Pond and representatives from the Port...
Oct 16, 2025
Iskut Band Celebrates New School Opening - Łuwechōn Kots'ede'i Kime School
The Iskut Band officially opened its new school, uwechn Kots'ede'i Kime, also known as the House of Learning, today. (October 16). The state-of-the-art 1,463 square-meter school is a proud replacement...
Oct 16, 2025
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Oct 15, 2025