Category Archives: News
Indigenous Partnership Acquires Two Prince Rupert Hotels
Two landmark Prince Rupert hotels are entering a new chapter following their acquisition by a partnership that includes local First Nations development organizations and a Yukon-based hospitality comp...
Jun 3, 2026 photo credit Northern Vision Development LP Facebook
NDP Indigenous Affairs Critic Leah Gazan roasts Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty on 2025 wildfire evacuation response
The NDP's Indigenous Affairs Critic, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre Leah Gazan, has called out Federal Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty for what she says in an insulting lack of...
Jun 3, 2026 Gilitukha / Depositphotos.com
Nisga'a Nation's Food, Social, and Ceremonial fishery opens
As of yesterday, June 2nd, the Nisga'a Nation's food, social, and ceremonial fishery is open, but there are some conservation measures in place to protect Chinook Salmon in the Nass that fishers shoul...
Jun 3, 2026 randimal / Depositphotos.com
Update: Evacuation Alert issued for Swede Creek
There is one out of control wildfire in BC today, the Swede Creek wildfire, it was discovered on Monday June 1st, within an area previously affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic. BC wildfire s...
Jun 3, 2026 The Swede Creek Wildfire
(Photo Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Northern Rockies RCMP dispel rumors of Kidnapping on Alaska Highway, confirm woman mentioned in social media posts located safe and sound
Social media channels in Northern BC and the Yukon we're buzzing yesterday with word that a woman had been kidnapped and was travelling under duress with her alleged kidnapper along remote stretches o...
Jun 2, 2026 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Public's Help to Locate Missing Man Robert Boys
The Fort St John RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating missing person 50 year old man Robert Boys. RCMP say that on May 19th it was reported to Fort St John RCMP that Robert Boys had...
Jun 2, 2026 50 Year old Robert Boys
(Photo Credit: Fort St John RCMP)
Health officials issue toxic drug warnings for Prince George and Quesnel
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority are warning residents about highly toxic substances circulating in Prince George and Quesnel following an increase in overdoses in both communiti...
Jun 1, 2026
Assembly of First Nations backs Alberta First Nations after court ruling on separatist petition
The BC Assembly of First Nations is expressing support for First Nations in Alberta following a court decision that found the province failed to adequately consult Indigenous communities on a citizen-...
Jun 1, 2026
B.C. launches first Anti-Racism Action Plan with 37 commitments across government
The B.C. government has released its first Anti-Racism Action Plan, a wide-ranging strategy aimed at addressing systemic barriers faced by Indigenous and racialized people when accessing public servic...
Jun 1, 2026
B.C. minimum wage rises to $18.25 an hour
Workers across British Columbia are receiving a pay increase as the province's latest minimum wage adjustment takes effect today. (June 1) The general minimum wage has increased from $17.85 to $18.25 ...
Jun 1, 2026