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2025-26 Federal Budget Fails to Address Urban Indigenous Housing Needs
Indigenous housing advocates are expressing concern over the 2025-26 federal budget, which they say lacks clarity on support for urban, rural, and northern Indigenous communities. Nearly 80 percent of Indigenous people in Canada live outside traditional territories, yet the mechanisms for distributing urgent housing fu...
Nov 07, 2025
Budget 2025: Canada Sets Sights on $1 Trillion in Investments
The Canadian government has released Budget 2025, outlining a comprehensive plan to mobilize one trillion dollars in total investments over the next five years. The initiative is aimed at driving innovation, boosting productivity, and creating high-paying jobs across the country. At the center of the plan is a new Prod...
Nov 07, 2025
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Survivors' Voices Shape the Future of St. Joseph's Mission Site
Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) has released its What We Heard Report, a summary of extensive engagement with Survivors and their families to guide the future revitalization and commemoration of the former St. Joseph's Mission Residential School site. The Nation purchased 14 acres of the property in 2023 and began co...
Nov 07, 2025
Pembina and PETRONAS Partner on 20-Year Cedar LNG Agreement
Pembina Pipeline Corporation and Petroliam Nasional Berhad, or PETRONAS, have announced a 20-year agreement for one million tonnes per year of liquefaction capacity at the Cedar LNG facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. The agreement provides PETRONAS with a new export outlet for its Canadian natural gas investments w...
Nov 07, 2025
Northern Health COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinics Available Across Northern BC
Northern Health continues to offer COVID-19 and influenza (flu) vaccination clinics throughout northern British Columbia. Vaccines are free and recommended for everyone six months of age and older. Clinics provide an important opportunity for residents to protect themselves, their families, and their communities this f...
Nov 07, 2025
Fort Nelson COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics Continue Through November
Northern Health is reminding Fort Nelson residents that COVID-19 and flu immunization clinics are continuing throughout November. Vaccines are free and recommended for everyone six months of age and older. Clinics are being held at the Fort Nelson Health Unit, located at 5217 Airport Drive. Upcoming sessions are: Novem...
Nov 06, 2025
Terrace RCMP Warn Businesses After Counterfeit "Prop Money" Found in Circulation
The Terrace RCMP are warning local businesses to be cautious after several counterfeit bills were found in the community. On October 29th, police received reports from two local businesses involving fake money. One business accepted the counterfeit bills before realizing they were fraudulent, while another refused a si...
Nov 06, 2025
B.C. Forest Minister Leads Trade Mission to Japan and South Korea to Expand Global Markets
B.C. Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar is leading a major trade mission to Japan and South Korea as the province looks to diversify its forestry markets and reduce dependence on the United States. The seven-day mission, starting November 8, is the largest B.C. forest-sector mission to Asia. It follows the recent opening ...
Nov 06, 2025
Nisga'a Nation Applauds Federal Budget for Strengthening Indigenous Economic Leadership
The Nisga'a Lisims Government is welcoming new federal budget measures aimed at advancing Indigenous participation in Canada's economy. Announced this week by Prime Minister Carney, the budget enhances the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and expands the Canada Infrastructure Bank's mandate and funding. The Nisga'a Na...
Nov 06, 2025
B.C. Expands Shelter Capacity Ahead of Winter to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
The Province of British Columbia is increasing shelter capacity this winter to ensure more people experiencing homelessness have access to warm, safe spaces as cold weather arrives. Through BC Housing, the government is funding 6,486 shelter spaces in 58 communities across the province - the highest number to date. The...
Nov 06, 2025
Missing 16-Year-Old from Fort St. John found safe
UPDATE: RCMP say the missing 16-Year-Old from Fort St. John has been found safe and sound. Original article below: The Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating missing teen Kiyara Blue, who was last seen on October 23, 2025, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. The 16-year-old was reported missing...
Nov 05, 2025
Indigenous Women Speak Out Following Terrace RCMP Arrests
A group of Indigenous women involved in a recent RCMP incident in Terrace has released a public statement. The spokesperson for the group said five women were violently arrested, denied medical care, and detained while attempting to intervene at a public event. The group emphasized that their priority remains healing, ...
Nov 05, 2025
Kitimat Reminds Residents to Prepare Vehicles for Winter
With snow already appearing in Kitimat, residents are being reminded to take winter driving seriously and prepare their vehicles. Slippery roads, black ice, and low visibility make winter conditions especially hazardous. Drivers are advised to slow down, use winter tires, and check tire pressure regularly. Keeping wind...
Nov 05, 2025
SkeenaWild Warns Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Salmon and Local Communities
The federal budget announced yesterday includes $500 million in cuts to Fisheries and Oceans Canada over four years, a move five times larger than previous reductions proposed in 2013. Conservation groups warn these cuts could have serious consequences for Pacific salmon, fisheries, and the communities that rely on the...
Nov 05, 2025
