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Terrace receives provincial funding to attract new business investment
Terrace is receiving nearly $80,000 in provincial funding to support a new initiative focused on attracting business investment and economic growth. The Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Association is receiving the funding through the Province's Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, known as REDIP...
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Five North Coast First Nations announce $1 billion LNG Canada equity opportunity
Five North Coast First Nations are being offered the opportunity to take a major ownership role in LNG infrastructure through a new agreement with LNG Canada. Announced Tuesday in Kitimat, LNG Canada and its Joint Venture Participants signed an equity option agreement with MNT Investments LP, a limited partnership repr...
Jul 14, 2026
IIO Provides Update on Fort St. John Police-Involved Shooting Investigation
The Independent Investigations Office of BC is providing an update on its investigation into a police-involved shooting that happened in Fort St. John on March 29th. According to information provided by the IIO, RCMP officers conducted a vehicle stop around 3:15 a.m. near the intersection of 86 Street and 97 Avenue inv...
Jul 14, 2026
Heiltsuk Tribal Council outlines actions to address toxic drug crisis
The Heiltsuk Tribal Council has released a community letter outlining new measures aimed at addressing drug trafficking and the ongoing toxic drug crisis in Bella Bella. In the communication, council leaders acknowledge growing concerns raised by community members about the sale and abuse of illegal toxic drugs, statin...
Jul 14, 2026
B.C. urges residents to conserve water as drought conditions worsen
The Province of British Columbia is urging residents, businesses and large water users to reduce water consumption as forecasts indicate much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions this summer. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have im...
Jul 14, 2026
Prince Rupert receives $240,000 to support workforce attraction
The City of Prince Rupert is receiving $240,000 from the Province of British Columbia to help attract and retain the skilled workers needed to support the community's growing economy. The funding comes through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) and will be used to launch a targeted ma...
Jul 14, 2026
Gitxsan Youth Movement creating opportunities for youth to reconnect with culture
The Gitxsan Youth Movement Society is working to reconnect Gitxsan youth with language, culture, and traditional teachings through relationships with Elders and knowledge keepers. The Indigenous youth-led non-profit was recently reactivated with a focus on creating opportunities for youth to learn about their tradition...
Jul 13, 2026
Nisga'a Elder Verna Williams honoured with Order of Canada for lifetime of language revitalization
Nearly six decades of preserving and revitalizing the Nisga'a language has earned Elder and language educator Ts'aa Gabin (Verna Williams) one of Canada's highest civilian honours. Ts'aa Gabin has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to protecting the Nisga'a ...
Jul 08, 2026
Burns Lake RCMP busy with two search warrants
Burns Lake RCMP got busy with two search warrants two separate cases. The first warrant was the result of an investigation initiated on June 6, 2026, following multiple reports of overnight break and enters in the Burns Lake area. Through diligent investigative work and use of CCTV evidence, officers were able to ident...
Jul 07, 2026

Haisla Nation Reminds about road safety
Haisla Nation is reminding drivers that are travelling to the Village and in the community of Haisla. To take it slow and follow all posted speed limits. When driving on the Village road the speed limit is 50 km per hour, once you get into the commuity it's 30 km per hour. The Nation has said the limits are to keep eve...
Jul 07, 2026

Wanted Fort St John Man Douglas Mayes
The Fort St John RCMP is requesting the public's help in loacting a 58 year old man Douglas Boomer Mayes. Mayes is wanted for assault by choking and failling to comply with a probation order. Mayes is described as 58-year-old Indigenous male wtih Short grey hair and grey goate Brown eyes and is 5 feet 10 inches tall, 1...
Jul 07, 2026

Dawson Creek RCMP have located Missing Teen
Dawson Creek RCMP confirmed that the 14 year old girl that was reported missing on July 4th, has been located, and is safe and sound.
Jul 06, 2026

FNHA opens applications for 2026 International Overdose Awareness Day grants
The First Nations Health Authority is inviting First Nations communities and organizations across British Columbia to apply for funding to host events recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day. The annual grants provide $2,000 to support First Nations-led gatherings, ceremonies and educational events that honour...
Jul 06, 2026

B.C. opioid class-action lawsuit cleared to proceed after final Court of Appeal ruling
British Columbia's class-action lawsuit targeting opioid manufacturers, distributors, and consulting firms will proceed after the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed final legal challenges brought against the case. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the ruling removes the last barriers to the lawsuit moving forward, with tri...
Jul 06, 2026

