Category Archives: News
Western and Northern Canada Sign MOU to Strengthen Critical Minerals Sector
Ministers from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at unlocking Canada's potential as a global leader in cri...
Jan 26, 2026
Conservatives Demand Immediate Action to Reduce Food Prices
Conservative MPs Sandra Cobena of Newmarket-Aurora and Vincent Ho of Richmond Hill South are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to address rising food costs in Canada. In a statement released on Ja...
Jan 26, 2026
Government Introduces New Measures to Lower Grocery and Essentials Costs
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new federal measures on January 26th to help Canadians cope with the rising cost of groceries and everyday essentials. The centerpiece of the plan is the Canada Gr...
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Dadzi Wellness Centre Brings Wholistic Health Care to Fort St. James
A new First Nations Primary Care Centre in Fort St. James is combining Western medical care with Dakelh traditions to provide wholistic health services for the community. The Dadzi Wellness Centre has...
Jan 26, 2026
B.C. Sets Fixed Timelines for Mineral Exploration Permits
The B.C. government is introducing new fixed timelines for mineral exploration permits, a move designed to support the province's booming mining sector. Starting April 1, 2026, exploration permits wil...
Jan 26, 2026
Port Edward Council to Present Bylaw Updates on January 27
The District of Port Edward is set to present proposed updates to its Ticketable Offence Bylaw at the council meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The revisions focus on unsightly properties, derelic...
Jan 26, 2026
Heavy Snow Expected Across Northern Highways
Snowfall warnings are in effect for parts of the region today. Up to 10 centimetres of snow is expected, with locally as much as 15 centimetres by this afternoon along Highway 37, from the community o...
Jan 26, 2026 Snowfall Warnings in Effect for Highway 37 and Northern Regions
(Photo Credit: Environment Canada)
First Nations leaders call on province to uphold Declaration Act
A growing group of First Nations leaders across British Columbia is calling on the provincial government to uphold the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, saying proposed amendments w...
Jan 22, 2026
Northern B.C. mining projects could generate billions in economic activity
Northern British Columbia is being described as a powerhouse of the province's mining industry, according to a new economic impact study released by the Mining Association of British Columbia. The stu...
Jan 22, 2026
Province expands forensic firearms lab to support police investigations
The B.C. government is investing more than $600,000 to expand the Provincial Forensic Firearms Laboratory as part of its response to extortion-related shootings and gang violence. The funding comes fr...
Jan 22, 2026 JanPietruszka / Depositphotos.com