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Northern local government conference highlights climate action, housing, and reconciliation

Northern local government conference highlights climate action, housing, and reconciliation

Presentation emphasized efforts that support Canada and B.C.’s 2050 net-zero goals through community-led initiatives
Chetwynd gifts chainsaw carving to Prince Rupert to kick off local government conference

Chetwynd gifts chainsaw carving to Prince Rupert to kick off local government conference

The sculpture represents the northern wildlife in motion with bears, ravens, and an eagle mid-hunt
Phyllis Webstad to speak at Indigenous history gathering in Winnipeg

Phyllis Webstad to speak at Indigenous history gathering in Winnipeg

The Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering, June 2-4, marks ten years since the TRC's 94 Calls to Action
Funds for Indigenous food projects in Cariboo Chilcotin, Thompson regions

Funds for Indigenous food projects in Cariboo Chilcotin, Thompson regions

A final round of funding will award the last $10 million in funds towards Indigenous food sovereignty projects
Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

The opening plenary session of the conference focussed on mitigating the potential impacts of a trade war with the U.S.
100 Mile House RCMP seize drugs, firearm while executing search warrants

100 Mile House RCMP seize drugs, firearm while executing search warrants

100 Mile House RCMP conducted three different search warrants between May 2 and May 8
Open fire ban coming May 16 for Kamloops Fire Centre region

Open fire ban coming May 16 for Kamloops Fire Centre region

Campfires will remain allowed under the current conditions
Bear Witness Day parade marches through Williams Lake

Bear Witness Day parade marches through Williams Lake

The parade marks an important day in the history of Jordan's Principle
Williams Lake First Nation breaks ground for new child services building

Williams Lake First Nation breaks ground for new child services building

Williams Lake First Nation will be home to a new child and family services building expected in Fall 2026
B.C. ranchers, farmers urged to register livestock location as wildfire risk increases

B.C. ranchers, farmers urged to register livestock location as wildfire risk increases

Registering the location of livestock helps emergency responders reach animals faster, according to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food