Tag: First Nations

Elections BC says petition seeking repeal of DRIPA can go ahead

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
Elections BC has approved in principle a petition seeking to repeal B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

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

News Emily Joveski -
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

News Emily Joveski -
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

News Emily Joveski -
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.

Cultural competency a primary focus under new First Nations Justice Strategy

News Justin Madu -
The Provincial Government and the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) have agreed to endorse and sign a new...

2 million acres of land protected from industrial development following threat to caribou population

News Justin Madu -
The Provincial Government and two First Nations, Saulteau and West Moberly, have signed a partnership with a 30-year-term to...

Following allegations of fraud, Yekooche Chief says he was illegally removed from office

News Justin Madu -
It remains unclear if Matthew Joseph is still the Chief of Yekooche First Nation, located west of Fort St....

Lhoosk’uz Dené reach Blackwater Gold Mine agreement with Province

News Justin Madu -
The Lhoosk'uz Dené First Nation has signed an agreement officially supporting the Blackwater Gold Mine in the Cariboo region. The...

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Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Business
Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.

Hartley’s Cat Scan with Jim Playfair – October 13th, 2026

Hartley’s Cat Scan
This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Associate Coach Jim Playfair.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Spruce Kings winless in two-game BCHL Showcase

Prince George Spruce Kings
The Prince George Spruce Kings came out empty handed at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta, after a 4-1 loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks yesterday (Monday).

Cariboo Hockey Wrap; Tuesday, October 13th

Cariboo Cougars
Cariboo is 5-2-1-0 in the seven-team U18 league and is in Langley this weekend to play the Valley West Giants (2-5-0-0). Puck drop is 6pm on Saturday and Noon on Sunday.
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