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B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute
www.castanet.net B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute - BC NewsThe Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says the federal and provincial governments are wrongfully choosing sides in a land title dispute between two First Nations.
- www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca Northwest B.C. First Nation proposes Indigenous Protected Area to block pipeline project
The environmental assessment certificate for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline expired on Nov. 25
- www.vicnews.com Rewilded orphaned grizzly cubs found thriving near Bella Coola B.C.
Their mother was killed in a vehicular accident and a wildlife shelter took them in
- www.vicnews.com Gap between minimum wage and 'living wage' rising across B.C.
Living wage represents the hourly rate each of two parents working full-time must earn to support a family of four
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Another storm approaches Vancouver Island as B.C. Hydro crews race to restore power to thousands
Around 30,000 properties were still without power on Vancouver Island on Thursday morning, as B.C. Hydro crews continued to repair the damage from the "bomb cyclone" that began battering the region late Tuesday.
Environment Canada is now warning that another storm is approaching southwestern British Columbia and, while it's forecast to be less intense than the previous one, it still has the potential to cause damage and disruption and slow down clean-up efforts.
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New B.C. NDP cabinet to focus on 'kitchen table' issues, premier says - Ahead of cabinet swearing in Monday, David Eby draws 'bright line' on who he will work with amid slim majority
> "Our hands are outstretched to any MLA that wants to work with us on [our] key priorities with just one bright line exception: we will not tolerate hate, discrimination, conspiracy theory garbage."
- www.grandforksgazette.ca B.C. man speaks to the benefits of world's first Chikungunya vaccine
The WHO shortlisted tropical virus for priority research in 2018, vaccine is now available in Canada
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Former B.C. premier John Horgan, Canada's ambassador to Germany, dead at 65
> In a statement posted to X by Horgan's press secretary Sheena McConnell, the Horgan family said he passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria on Tuesday morning. > > "Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, John Horgan," the statement reads. > > "The wellbeing of British Columbia and everyone in it was everything to him. > > "Live long and prosper," the statement concludes, with a nod to Horgan's love of Star Trek.
- cwhwc.com Gender justice groups urge BC government to repeal harmful name change ban
Vancouver, unceded Xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) homelands– Gender justice groups from across the province are calling on the BC Government to repeal Bill 26 the Name Amendment Act (No 2) 2024. The bill changed the Name Act, restricting access t
