Category Archives: News
Outbreak declared at LNG Canada Project Site in Kitimat
Northern Health has declared a Covid-19 outbreak at the LNG Canada Project Site in Kitimat. The outbreak was declared after finding evidence of Covid-19 transmission among staff working at this locati...
Nov 19, 2020
Terry Teegee re-elected as Regional Chief
The BC Assembly of First Nations re-elected Terry Teegee as their Regional Chief. The vote was held yesterday during the 17th BCAFN Annual General Meeting. He beat out Cheryl Casimer 82 votes to 57. T...
Nov 19, 2020
Business Mentorship Program searching for students
The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce have launched its annual business mentorship program today, with a search for student candidates. The program matches students from Coast Mountain Co...
Nov 19, 2020
Two people found dead inside a home yesterday in Williams Lake
Williams Lake RCMP were called to a residence in the 100 Block of Mandarino yesterday where the two people were discovered. Williams Lake General Investigation Section has conduct of the investigation...
Nov 18, 2020
First Indigenous-led Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary in Canada commences operations in B.C.
The Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (CN-CGA) commenced its on-water operations this fall in territorial waters of Ahousaht and Heiltsuk First Nations. The CN-CGA response units in Nisga'a, Gitxa...
Nov 18, 2020
Proposed Terrace Inland Port to have open house and public hearing
An open house will soon begin for the proposed Inland Port here in Terrace. The public will also get a chance to give their input as a public hearing is scheduled for December 8. The project is to dev...
Nov 18, 2020
GoFundMe set up to help Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehab Shelter
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehab Shelter. The shelter is an unregistered non-profit society meaning it operates entirely on donations and help from volunteers. ...
Nov 18, 2020
The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations hosting its 17th Annual General Meeting virtually this year
The Meeting will be held over two days, today and tomorrow and will involve discussion and passing of resolutions, financial updates and other business. Special guests include Minister of Indigenous S...
Nov 17, 2020
Canada Post introduces strategy to strengthen Indigenous and Northern relationships
Canada Post is announcing a strategy to renew its long-standing relationship with First Nations, Metis and Inuit people as well as Northern Communities. Canada Post will commit to undertaking shared p...
Nov 17, 2020
Provincial Health Officer's Op-ed
The following is an op-ed written by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry released yesterday afternoon: British Columbians have been nimble in adapting their individual actions to slow the sprea...
Nov 17, 2020