Tag: First Nations Leadership Council

First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

First Nations Leadership Council celebrates 20th anniversary, launches new website

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
It was March 17th, 2005, the political executives of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit,...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

Salmo to chlorinate water system overnight

Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo will be chlorinating its water system overnight Thursday as part of its biannual maintenance.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.
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