Near-Sinking Barge off of BC Coast Stokes Fears Over Oil Tanker Threats
A near-sinking cargo barge off Bella Bella revives fears about Canada’s readiness for marine disasters — and what could happen if oil tankers are next.
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BC and First Nations Unite to Defend Tanker Ban
BC and First Nations leaders urge Ottawa to honour the tanker moratorium, warning that lifting the ban would threaten critical marine ecosystems and cause significant economic damage to coastal communities.
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
New marine refuges on BC’s North Coast showcase Indigenous leadership, federal partnership, and a shared commitment to protecting coastal waters for future generations.
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Tsimshian and Haida musician Ezra Beaton reflects on art, purpose, and growing into himself.
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
As Alberta pushes for new pipeline plans, BC First Nations reaffirm opposition to oil pipelines and call for respect of federal tanker protections.
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Gallery Exhibit Shows the Tradition of Giving It All Away Makes for Truer Wealth
Curated by Haida artist Amelia Rea, NDN Giver explores the power of potlatch traditions and redefines wealth through the First Nations practice of giving.
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
As Alberta pushes for new pipeline plans, BC First Nations reaffirm opposition to oil pipelines and call for respect of federal tanker protections.
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Terrace’s Kin Hut at a Crossroads: Demolition or Restoration?
Locals urge city council to preserve historic building, citing heritage value and proposing restoration alternatives.
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Upgraded $16.5M Emergency Department Opens Its Doors in Prince Rupert
A new emergency space promises better care and easier staff recruitment for the region.
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Canada Calls This Newly Approved LNG Project Green. For Now, It Will Run On Fossil Fuels
Despite being touted as a clean energy project, B.C.’s Ksi Lisims LNG will likely run on fossil fuels for years before hydro power reaches the site.
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First Nation Sues Feds, Saying They Were Ripped off in Land Claim Settlement
The Lax Kw’alaams Nation is suing the federal government to overturn a 2002 land claim settlement, arguing they were denied full compensation for reserve lands wrongfully divided and sold more than a century ago.
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Cariboo Fire Fighter Raises Over $11K for Tour de North
Volunteer firefighter Sharleen Bast of 150 Mile House has raised over $11,000 in the 2025 Tour de North, supporting childhood cancer research and families through the Canadian Cancer Society.
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