Category Archives: News
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 1, 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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The Prince Rupert Port Authority recognized for its efforts to protect the environment.
Green Marine has recognized the Port Authority for its environmental performance. Green Marine is a voluntary environmental certification program for the North American marine industry that encourages...
Nov 27, 2020
Masset RCMP still looking for missing person
Masset RCMP are still looking for a missing person who hasn't been seen since March 2020. Police say there have been no reported sightings of Shaylanna Meaghan Lewis since the initial call to the publ...
Nov 26, 2020
Quesnel RCMP hosting their first annual "Stuff a Cruiser"
The event will take place December 5 to 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Local police will be set up at the West Park Mall to accept donations which include, non-perishable food, unopened toys for children be...
Nov 26, 2020