Category Archives: News

Tahltan Nation Reaffirms Commitment to FPIC Amid Bill 15 Concerns
		The Tahltan Nation is standing firm on its commitment to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) in response to concerns surrounding Bill 15, which impacts resource development on their lands. The Na...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Demand Withdrawal of Fast-Track Bills
		The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are demanding the immediate withdrawal of two proposed provincial bills they say undermine Indigenous rights, environmental protections, and reconciliation efforts. In a...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
Nisga'a Support B.C. Bills, Call for Early Involvement
		The Nisga'a Lisims Government is urging the province to involve them early in the development of new infrastructure legislation. In a letter to Premier David Eby, Nisga'a leaders expressed broad suppo...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
Kitimat Under Water Quality Advisory Due to River Turbidity
		The District of Kitimat has issued a Water Quality Advisory effective Thursday, May 29, following increased turbidity in the Kitimat River. Northern Health is advising certain members of the public-sp...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
B.C. Legislature Wraps Spring Session with Focus on Jobs, Affordability and Health Care
		British Columbia's government closed its spring legislative session with a focus on economic growth, affordability, and health care. Premier David Eby says B.C. is uniquely positioned to thrive amid g...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
B.C. First Nations Condemn Passage of Resource Bills, Call for Accountability
		The First Nations Leadership Council is expressing deep disappointment following the passage of two contentious provincial bills they say directly violate Indigenous rights. Bills 14 and 15, aimed at ...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
Trump Tariff Ruling Offers Temporary Relief, But Uncertainty Lingers for Canada
		A U.S. federal court ruling has temporarily blocked a series of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, offering a brief sigh of relief for Canadian businesses - but experts and officials say it's ...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025				mcgphoto / Depositphotos.com			
		
Land-Based Healing Resort to Open Near Terrace
		The Northern First Nations Alliance is moving forward with a major wellness initiative-a Land-Based Wellness Resort set to open before the end of the year near Terrace. Situated along 3,000 square fee...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
Extended Sidewalk Closure Near Rupert Square Mall
		The City of Prince Rupert is extending the sidewalk closure along 2nd Avenue West to cover the full length where the Rupert Square Mall meets the sidewalk. Beginning tomorrow morning, all pedestrian a...
			
				Sabrina Spencer				May 29, 2025							
		
Rally for Sebastian Moore Renews Demands for Justice
		Family and community members gathered outside the Terrace RCMP detachment on Tuesday May 27th , renewing calls for justice in the unsolved homicide of 17-year-old Sebastian Moore.
			
				Kobie Smith				May 28, 2025							
		