Category Archives: News
Lax Kw'alaams Band Files Court Claim Over Historical Breaches by Canada
The Lax Kw'alaams Band has filed a claim in federal court against Canada, seeking redress for fiduciary breaches tied to the sale of reserve lands to the Grand Trunk Railway Company in the late 19th a...
Sep 15, 2025
Smithers to Join Historic Mobilization for Climate, Indigenous, Migrant, and Workers' Justice
Smithers is set to be part of a historic, nation-wide mobilization this Saturday, September 20, as communities across Canada rally for climate justice, Indigenous rights, migrant rights, and workers' ...
Sep 15, 2025
BC NDP: Delivering Thousands of Affordable Homes for British Columbians
The BC NDP is delivering affordable homes to communities across the province, with a plan to build 300,000 more homes over the next ten years. Since 2017, the government has already built more than 93...
Sep 15, 2025
Major Infrastructure Projects Underway in Prince Rupert: Progress Report
Prince Rupert is experiencing a significant renewal as multiple infrastructure projects move forward in the community. Here's an update on some of the key initiatives currently in progress: Water Qual...
Sep 15, 2025
Terrace RCMP Issue Fines to Youth on E-Motorbike
On September 4 Terrace RCMP stopped a youth riding an e-motorbike on Highway 16. The rider, who had distinctive markings, was not able to provide the necessary documents, including a driver's license,...
Sep 15, 2025
Fort St. John Man Arrested After Day-Long Manhunt in Taylor
A day-long manhunt for a Fort St. John man with outstanding warrants came to a close on September 11, with the arrest of 39-year-old Johnathon Michael Peters near Peace Island Park in Taylor, BC. The ...
Sep 15, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
Emergency Department of Nats'oojeh Hospital in Fort St. James closed for the weekend due to staffing challenges
Northern Health says the Emergency Department at Nats'oojeh Hospital in Fort St. James will be available this weekend due to staffing challenges. The Emergency Department will be closed starting 5:00P...
Sep 12, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
Simon Fraser University Opens First Peoples' Gathering House in Burnaby Campus
Simon Fraser University has officially opened the First Peoples' Gathering House at its Burnaby campus. The $25-million longhouse was celebrated today with traditional ceremonies and performances from...
Sep 12, 2025 Simon Fraser University First Peoples’ Gathering House (Photo credit SFU Communications)
Meat Inspectors now classified as essential workers in British Columbia
Following concerns raised about the impact job action by the BC General Employees' Union could have on British Columbia's meat industry, the Province has moved to classify meat inspectors as essential...
Sep 12, 2025 Bulltus_casso / Depositphotos.com
Early Literacy Screening for Kindergarten Students in B.C.
Kindergarten students across B.C. will now take part in early literacy screening to help identify reading challenges sooner, including signs of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Education Mini...
Sep 12, 2025