Category Archives: News

Gottfriedson Residential Schools Day Scholars settlement implemented today
The Gottfriedson Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars settlement agreement for Survivor and Descendant Classes is officially going to be implemented today. The agreement in question will be giving ...
Rob Young Jan 04, 2022

Details of agreement to give Indigenous children compensation for mistreatment by government revealed
A legal battle between Ottawa and Indigenous children more than a decade and a half in the making has finally ended today. An agreement between Canada, and the groups representing the children who suf...
Rob Young Jan 04, 2022

Legendary Gitxsan Artist and Indigenous Rights Icon Delgamuukw (Earl Muldon) Passes Away
Renowned Gitxsan artist, Hereditary Chief, and Indigenous culture activist, Earl Muldon (formerly Muldoe) has passed away at the age of 85. In April of 1990, Muldon would be bestowed with his more fam...
Jeff Blagden Jan 04, 2022

January 4th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 9,332 new cases of Covid-19 during the three day period between December 31st, and January 2nd. That works out to 3,110 new cases per day, with over 4,000 on New Years Ev...
Jeff Blagden Jan 04, 2022

Most Classes at College of New Caledonia Will See Start Dates Delayed to January 10th
Most classes at the College of New Caledonia will see their class start dates delayed on the advice of the province. Students of the Northern Collaborative Nursing Program coded NURS, practical nursin...
Jeff Blagden Dec 31, 2021

Residents Displaced by Wednesday Apartment Fire in Prince Rupert Still Unsure When They Can Return
Residents of a 16-unit apartment building which caught fire in Prince Rupert on Wednesday still have no idea when they can return. Just before 7:00 Tuesday night, fire crews were called out to the bla...
Jeff Blagden Dec 31, 2021

Residents of the Hazeltons Becoming Concerned Over Cattle Treatment
Neighbours have become concerned over the well-being of a pair of cattle herds in the Hazeltons Multiple residents have reported concerns to the New Hazelton RCMP and SPCA over whether or not the bovi...
Jeff Blagden Dec 31, 2021

Province Alters Covid Restrictions Again Just Before New Year
Another day, another change in Covid restrictions announced by Dr Bonnie Henry. Those who test positive for Covid-19, but show no symptoms, and are fully vaccinated now only have to self-isolate for 5...
Jeff Blagden Dec 31, 2021

Winter Storm Warnings to Remain in Place Through the Weekend on North and Central Coasts
It was a white Christmas, and it's going to be an even more snow-filled New Years, according to Environment Canada. Winter storm warnings are in place across the North and Central Coasts, including bo...
Jeff Blagden Dec 31, 2021

Lighting Improvements on the Way for Williams Lake Airport
Much needed lighting improvements are on the way for the Williams Lake Airport. A contract to install upgraded lighting fixtures at the airport has been awarded to Service Electric Limited, the only b...
Jeff Blagden Dec 31, 2021 White commercial airplane standing on the airport runway at sunset. Passenger airplane is taking off. Airplane concept 3D illustration.