Category Archives: News

Fort Nelson First Nation Receives $1.2 Million for Geothermal Project
The Fort Nelson First Nation's Tu Deh-Kah (TDK) Geothermal project has received a significant boost with $1.2 million in funding through the federal government's Indigenous Natural Resource Partnershi...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Fort St John RCMP Investigating Hate Crime After Graffiti Found
Fort St John RCMP are investigating a recent case of vandalism as a potential hate crime. On February 16, 2025, officers responded to a report of graffiti at the Treaty 8 Tribal Association building o...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

Additional Charges in Dawson Creek Shooting
New charges have been laid in connection with a deadly shooting in Dawson Creek on January 19. Nolan Douglas Schmidt, 23, who was previously charged with second-degree murder, now faces additional cha...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 25, 2025

B.C. Ministry of Forests Presents Timber Sales and Salvage Plans
The B.C. Ministry of Forests recently presented to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) at a December 2024 board meeting. Neal Marincak, Jon Penninga, and Mike Watson outlined BC Timber Sal...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025

MP Bachrach Warns Privatization Could Threaten VIA Rail in Skeena
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is raising concerns about the Liberal government's plan to privatize the high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City. Bachrach fears the move could...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025

Heiltsuk First Nation Adopts New Constitution to Strengthen Self-Governance
The Heiltsuk First Nation in Bella Bella has taken a significant step toward self-governance with the adoption of a new constitution. In a recent referendum, 67 percent of members approved the constit...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025

Canada Launches $5-Billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and Additional Investments in B.C.
The Government of Canada has launched the $5-billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, aimed at helping Indigenous communities access capital for natural resource and energy projects. The initiative,...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025

Amnesty International Responds to B.C. Court Ruling in Indigenous Land Defenders' Trial
Amnesty International has condemned the continued criminalization of Indigenous land defenders after a BC court upheld the convictions of three Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan activists. Sleydo' (Molly Wickh...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025 Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com

Gitanyow Chiefs Take B.C. Government to Court Over LNG Project
The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are in B.C. Supreme Court today, challenging the province's decision not to consult them on the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project. The project, planned for the mouth of th...
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025

Prince Rupert Works to Address Water Discolouration
Prince Rupert residents may notice discoloured water as the City completes essential upgrades to the water system. Crews are flushing fire hydrants in affected areas to improve water clarity and flow....
Sabrina Spencer Feb 24, 2025