Category Archives: News
Funding announced for emergency rescue support in rural and remote communities
The government of B.C. is providing funding for emergency rescue support for rural and remote communities. The announcement was made in a press release today that $1 million was to be put towards thes...
Dec 01, 2020
Wind warning in effect for B.C.'s coastal sections
A wind warning is now in effect for coastal B.C. Haida Gwaii could see up to 110km winds today. Strong winds may also hit exposed coastal sections, Prince Rupert is expecting 50 to 70km winds today. F...
Dec 01, 2020
RCMP honour officers combating impaired driving
Seven police officers are being honoured for removing impaired drivers from the roads. These officers have been named to Alexa's Team. The team was created to honour police officers in B.C. for their ...
Dec 01, 2020
7 new Covid-19 cases confirmed by the Nisga'a Valley Health Authority
A local state of emergency remains in effect in the Nass Valley as Covid-19 cases continue to rise. The Nisga'a Lisims Government made the announcement November 26th after a number of cases were trace...
Dec 01, 2020
New report finds Indigenous people face widespread racism at the point of care
The lead investigator into a report examining racism in B.C.'s health care system has provided the data from her report today. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond said the report found no organized "Price is Rig...
Nov 30, 2020
Coalition of First Nations requesting more Covid-19 data to protect their communities
A coalition of First Nations are calling on the Premier to mandate Health Minister Adrian Dix and newly appointed Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Murray Rankin to collaborate in c...
Nov 30, 2020
Federal government extends travel restrictions and isolation orders
The Government of Canada announced the extension of the Mandatory Isolation Order and Temporary Travel Restrictions for all travelers seeking entry into the country, other than the U.S.. Minister of P...
Nov 30, 2020
New tool in B.C. to help combat racism
Signs have begun popping up in various municipalities with the phrase, "am I racist". These messages are a part of the first major campaign of BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner. The Office'...
Nov 30, 2020
New partnership to bridge gap between technology developers and aging population
A new Age-Well National Innovation hub which is hosted at the University of Northern BC will increase access to the latest innovations and collaborating on new research projects. A partnership between...
Nov 27, 2020
Two more cases confirmed at the LNG Canada Project Site in Kitimat, nine recovered
An update has been released regarding the Covid-19 outbreak at the LNG Canada Project Site in Kitimat. As of today, 43 employees associated with this outbreak have tested positive for Covid-19, which ...
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