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First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

Eby pressing ahead with fast-track infrastructure despite First Nations pushback

B.C. Premier David Eby appears to be forging ahead with the NDP government’s controversial set of bills aimed at streamlining approvals for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, despite mounting opposition from First Nations leaders.

Salmon Farmers Association reacts to fish farm protests

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C.- Since last year, fish farms have been under protest by First Nations, particularly in the Broughton...

Positive Changes Coming for First Nations Health Benefits

Starting Sunday, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the BC Ministry of Health will implement an all-new health...

Nanwakolas Council donation helps NIC First Nations students

First Nations students at North Island College will have more financial support available to them as they continue their...

Canada 150 murals unveiled

The Port Hardy Canada 150 murals have been officially unveiled. The pieces were presented as part of National Aboriginal Day. Merv...

TimberWest donates $100,000 towards new hospitals

$100,000 is going towards implementing First Nations influences on the look and feel of the new Comox Valley and...

Island First Nations Health Accord renewed

Island Health and First Nations across the region have renewed a partnership accord to improve the health and wellness...

Stories from the Land tour in Port Hardy

The Stories from the Land national tour is making a stop in Port Hardy today (Wednesday, November 23) and...

Historic vote for Tla’amin First Nation

A historic vote took place on Saturday at the Tla'amin First Nation. Members of the Nation voted to elect a new government...

Federal Budget Released

Reaction, both positive and negative is rolling in on yesterday's Federal Budget. The financial document included a large amount of...

New Chair in Heart Health and Wellness

The First Nations Health Authority has appointed a Chair in Heart Health and Wellness. C-E-O Joe Gallagher says heart health...

Clean Energy in First Nation Communities

Since 2011, over 116 First Nation communities created clean energy projects with the help from the First Nations Clean...
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School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.
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