Category Archives: News
Ksyen Regional Hospital Opens New 313-Space Parking Lot
Beginning Monday, September 22, patients, staff, and visitors at Ksyen Regional Hospital will have access to a brand-new parking lot with 313 free spaces. The completion of this project means all hosp...
Sep 22, 2025
WWNI and UNBC Sign 30-Year Agreement to Deliver University Education in Nass Valley
The Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a Institute (WWNI) and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) have signed a renewed 30-year federated agreement to continue delivering university-level educatio...
Sep 19, 2025
Mayor Herb Pond Advocates for Reopening of Alaska Marine Highway at Southeast Conference
Mayor Herb Pond is in Alaska this week, participating in the Southeast Conference (SEC), where he spoke on a panel addressing the restoration of the Alaska Marine Highway service between Prince Rupert...
Sep 19, 2025
Fire Departments Address Growing Volume of Medical Calls
Fire departments across the region are facing growing pressure from medical calls, which are taking up more resources and affecting response times. Thornhill Fire Department, under Fire Chief Rick Boe...
Sep 19, 2025 Processed with MOLDIV
Haida Nation Opposes Ksi Lisims LNG Project in Territorial Waters
The Haida Nation has firmly opposed the approval of the Ksi Lisims LNG project by Canada and British Columbia, citing significant environmental, social, and cultural concerns. The project will bring a...
Sep 19, 2025
B.C. Expands Support for Tariff-Affected Workers with New Initiatives
The B.C. government is enhancing its support for workers and communities impacted by U.S. tariffs through two new initiatives. Build Your Own Future (BYOF), initially focused on forestry workers, will...
Sep 19, 2025
B.C. Government Provides Continued Support for Literacy Programs Across the Province
The B.C. government is once again backing literacy efforts that help children and families build stronger futures through reading and learning. This year, the government is investing $500,000 into the...
Sep 19, 2025
Prime Minister Carney Announces Enhanced Canada-Mexico Partnership
In a landmark announcement, Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, unveiled a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Canada and Mexico. This partnership se...
Sep 19, 2025 ruskpp / Depositphotos.com
B.C. ER Walkouts Nearly Double Since 2017, Report Finds
A growing number of British Columbians are leaving hospital emergency rooms without being treated, according to a new national survey. The report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows that 5.5% o...
Sep 18, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
Premier Eby Calls for Federal Investment in B.C., Maintains North Coast Tanker Ban
B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on Ottawa to invest in major infrastructure projects in British Columbia, but he's not backing down from the federal oil tanker ban on the province's North Coast. Dur...
Sep 18, 2025