CFNR (Terrace, BC)

Nearly six decades of preserving and revitalizing the Nisga’a language has earned Elder and language educator Ts’aa Gabin (Verna Williams) one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. Ts’aa Gabin has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to protecting the Nisga’a language and traditional knowledge.

Burns Lake RCMP got busy with two search warrants two separate cases. The first warrant was the result of an investigation initiated on June 6, 2026, following multiple reports of overnight break and enters in the Burns Lake area. Through diligent investigative work and use of CCTV evidence, officers were able to identify a suspect. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. All property reported stolen was recovered, and the suspect was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Haisla Nation is reminding drivers that are travelling to the Village and in the community of Haisla. To take it slow and follow all posted speed limits. When driving on the Village road the speed limit is 50 km per hour, once you get into the commuity it’s 30 km per hour. The Nation has said the limits are to keep everyone safe, and kids walk and bike along the roads, along with elders are out abd about. Pets and wildlife can also appear when you least expect them.

The Fort St John RCMP is requesting the public’s help in loacting a 58 year old man Douglas Boomer Mayes. Mayes is wanted for assault by choking and failling to comply with a probation order. Mayes is described as 58-year-old Indigenous male wtih Short grey hair and grey goate Brown eyes and is 5 feet 10 inches tall, 190 lbs. Mayes uses the alias “Boomer” is known to have a frey 2001 grey Chevrolet Silverado crew-cab pickup with an unknown red-colored word decal across the rear window.

Dawson Creek RCMP are seeking the public’s help in loacting a missing 14 year old Brianna Bertrand. She was reported missing on Saturday July 4th. Brianna is descripted as 14 years, 5 feet 7 inches, 111 poundsĀ  with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brianna Bertrand is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

The First Nations Health Authority is inviting First Nations communities and organizations across British Columbia to apply for funding to host events recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day. The annual grants provide $2,000 to support First Nations-led gatherings, ceremonies and educational events that honour those who have died from the toxic drug crisis while raising awareness and promoting overdose prevention.

BC Hydro is rolling out a new provincewide program offering free smart thermostats to help British Columbians reduce electricity use and save on energy costs. The program opens for registration on Monday, July 6, 2026, as part of BC Hydro’s Power Smart 2.0 plan, a $1-billion initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing peak electricity demand across the province. The utility is partnering with Canadian companies Mysa and Sinopé to supply the devices.

Trigon Pacific Terminals says its proposed liquefied petroleum gas export facility in Prince Rupert has officially entered the federal Impact Assessment process, marking the start of a formal environmental review and public consultation period. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada accepted the project description on June 24, allowing it to advance toward a decision from the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

The Province of British Columbia is providing $9 million in new funding to 56 local governments through the Local Government Development Approvals Program, aimed at speeding up housing delivery by modernizing development approval systems, digitizing permitting processes, and supporting more standardized and efficient construction approaches such as modular and prefabricated housing.

Chief Glenn Bennett of the Kitselas First Nation is calling on individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking and bootlegging within the community to stop immediately. In a social media post, Bennett shared an open letter from the Kitselas Band Council and Administration addressing concerns in Kitselas IR #1 (Gitaus) and Kulspai IR #6. The letter says illegal drugs and alcohol are putting youth, elders, and families at risk and undermining efforts to maintain community safety and well-being.