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Cariboo Cougars move on, Northern Capitals stand down in BCEHL playoffs

Cariboo Cougars move on, Northern Capitals stand down in BCEHL playoffs

The top minor hockey teams in region took on southern opponents in PG
Indigenous mineral interests protected as province modernizes mineral tenure act

Indigenous mineral interests protected as province modernizes mineral tenure act

‘If you want to mine here, we have to … keep our lands and waters healthy’ – Ehattesaht Chief
UPDATE: Winter storm warning, snowfall warning ended for northern B.C.

UPDATE: Winter storm warning, snowfall warning ended for northern B.C.

The warning included Terrace, Smithers, Vanderhoof and Quesnel
Feds release $77 million to replace Prince Rupert’s ancient water pipes

Feds release $77 million to replace Prince Rupert’s ancient water pipes

The investment comes one year after the province put up $65 million for the aging infrastructure
Sentencing of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief on pipeline charges delayed

Sentencing of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief on pipeline charges delayed

Chief Dsta’hyl found guilty of criminal contempt related to 2021 CGL pipeline blockade
Canadian Coast Guard hands abandoned boat owner $12K fine in Masset

Canadian Coast Guard hands abandoned boat owner $12K fine in Masset

The coast guard’s ‘hazardous boat’ fine was only the second ever given out in B.C.
Police seize gun, cash and drugs during Smithers traffic stop

Police seize gun, cash and drugs during Smithers traffic stop

Third gun BC Highway Patrol has seized this month in the North
Toxic waste kills 19 eagles at Prince Rupert dump

Toxic waste kills 19 eagles at Prince Rupert dump

City says substance was contained to pond at landfill and not released into the broader environment
Landmark decision for Saik’uz, Stellat’en First Nations over fishing rights on Nechako river

Landmark decision for Saik’uz, Stellat’en First Nations over fishing rights on Nechako river

Court orders federal and provincial governments to protect Aboriginal fishing rights of the Nations
Nisga’a Treaty disputes settled between B.C. and First Nation governments

Nisga’a Treaty disputes settled between B.C. and First Nation governments

New agreement solidifies rights around hunting, consultation and environmental protection