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First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

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

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

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.

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

It was March 17th, 2005, the political executives of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit,...

First Nations Leaders’ Gathering gets underway in Vancouver; 1,300 meetings scheduled

BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee is among several Indigenous leaders and provincial officials in Vancouver...

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Kaslo’s Lily of the Lake to double distance of annual swim

Four years after her first swim across Kootenay Lake, 14-year old Lily Nay of Kaslo is set to swim again, but this year she's pushing herself even further.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires. 

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund. 

FortisBC employees vote in favor of job action

FortisBC employees in both electric and gas operations have voted in favour of strike action. 

Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

The Nelson Aces U15 All-Star baseball team are provincial champions after dominating at the U15 BC Baseball Provincials in Parksville over the weekend. 
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