Category Archives: News

Recreational Activities in Prince Rupert Altered as All Native Basketball Tournament Approaches
With the start of the All Native Basketball Tournament just a few days out, some temporary recreation changes are on the way in Prince Rupert. Tomorrow, the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre will be open for l...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

Haisla Chief Councillor Pens Article in Response to Celebrities Denouncing LNG
Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith is firing back at Hollywood celebrities, like Mark Ruffalo, who have taken aim at LNG. In an opinion article posted on the National Post, Smith writes about her N...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

March 31st Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 291 new cases of Covid-19, as of last night. Of the new cases, 19 come from Northern Health, while 102 are from the Interior. There are 276 active Covid hospitalizations ...
Jeff Blagden Mar 31, 2022

District of Wells and Osisko Development Sign Memorandum of Understanding Over Cariboo Gold Project
A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Osisko Development and the District of Wells. That agreement aims to guide discussions between the parties as the Cariboo Gold Project gets cl...
Jeff Blagden Mar 30, 2022

Prime Minister Announces Additional Funding for St Joseph's Mission Residential School Investigation During Visit
Additional funding is on the way to help the Williams Lake First Nation uncover more potential unmarked graves. In January, the Nation announced the findings from the first phase of its geotechnical i...
Jeff Blagden Mar 30, 2022

Province releases United Nations declaration action plan
Today the Provincial Government revealed their Declaration Act Action Plan, a plan meant to further implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples over the next 5 years. 89 actions a...
Rob Young Mar 30, 2022

Prime Minister's Visit With Williams Lake First Nation Kicks Off with Drumming, Dancing, and Gifts
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's is on Williams Lake First Nation territory today, meeting with and hearing from members of the Nation. Trudeau's visit comes in response to the January announcement of ...
Jeff Blagden Mar 30, 2022

Maintenance Work on Ferry Island in Terrace to Begin Today
Visitors to Ferry Island in Terrace are being warned of maintenance work picking up at the recreation site today. Trails will remain open, as the work will only be impacting the ring road located east...
Jeff Blagden Mar 30, 2022

Prime Minister Visiting Williams Lake First Nation Today to Discuss St Joseph's Mission Investigation
This article contains information regarding residential schools which could be traumatic and painful to some readers, anyone in need of support can contact the The Indian Residential School Survivors ...
Jeff Blagden Mar 30, 2022

District of Wells to Get New Outdoor Skating Rink, with Roof Following West Fraser Log Donation
A recent donation of logs will help bring a new outdoor skating rink to the District of Wells. That donation, made by West Fraser Timber, will allow for the construction of a covered, outdoor rink, su...
Jeff Blagden Mar 30, 2022