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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to build a new oil pipeline to British Columbia’s north coast is facing strong opposition from BC First Nations, who say the project not only threatens their traditional territories but also deepens divisions across Canada. Some are promising a new era of […] More
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Gallery Exhibit Shows the Tradition of Giving It All Away Makes for Truer Wealth
By Crystal St. Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has launched an exhibit titled NDN Giver that will run until Feb. 22, 2026. It is curated by Amelia Rea, who is the assistant curator at the gallery in Vancouver, and who is a Tsiits Git’anee clan member from […] More
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to build a new oil pipeline to British Columbia’s north coast is facing strong opposition from BC First Nations, who say the project not only threatens their traditional territories but also deepens divisions across Canada. Some are promising a new era of […] More
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Terrace’s Kin Hut at a Crossroads: Demolition or Restoration?
Terrace residents are pushing back against the city’s plan to demolish the Kin Hut, a World War II-era building located near the Heritage Park Museum. The debate came to a head at a recent public hearing, where locals and heritage advocates argued that the building’s history makes it worth preserving, despite concerns about its condition […] More
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Upgraded $16.5M Emergency Department Opens Its Doors in Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert’s newly revamped emergency department is officially open, bringing improvements and an expanded setting to the city’s regional hospital. The $16.5 million upgrade, announced by the province on September 19, is designed to improve care for local residents and help attract health-care professionals to the area, according to the Northern Health Authority. “This new […] More
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Canada Calls This Newly Approved LNG Project Green. For Now, It Will Run On Fossil Fuels
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal The federal government celebrated B.C.’s newly approved Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility this week, touting Canada’s environmental standards. But the project will be heavily reliant on natural gas in its initial stage, according to the approval released Monday. This will result in “significant adverse effects on greenhouse gas […] More
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First Nation Sues Feds, Saying They Were Ripped off in Land Claim Settlement
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer An Indigenous band in BC wants a 2002 land claim settlement overturned and is demanding $150 million in compensation from the federal government. “Our people have lived in the Prince Rupert area since time immemorial.” Garry Reece, Mayor of the Lax Kw’alaams Central to the dispute is the Tsimpsean Indian Reserve No. 2, historically shared between […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
New marine refuges on BC’s North Coast showcase Indigenous leadership, federal partnership, and a shared commitment to protecting coastal waters for future generations.
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Tsimshian and Haida musician Ezra Beaton reflects on art, purpose, and growing into himself.
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
New marine refuges on BC’s North Coast showcase Indigenous leadership, federal partnership, and a shared commitment to protecting coastal waters for future generations.
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
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Gallery Exhibit Shows the Tradition of Giving It All Away Makes for Truer Wealth
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
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Terrace’s Kin Hut at a Crossroads: Demolition or Restoration?
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
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Gallery Exhibit Shows the Tradition of Giving It All Away Makes for Truer Wealth
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
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Terrace’s Kin Hut at a Crossroads: Demolition or Restoration?
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
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Gallery Exhibit Shows the Tradition of Giving It All Away Makes for Truer Wealth
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
New marine refuges on BC’s North Coast showcase Indigenous leadership, federal partnership, and a shared commitment to protecting coastal waters for future generations.
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Tsimshian and Haida musician Ezra Beaton reflects on art, purpose, and growing into himself.
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
As Alberta pushes for new pipeline plans, BC First Nations reaffirm opposition to oil pipelines and call for respect of federal tanker protections.
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to build a new oil pipeline to British Columbia’s north coast is facing strong opposition from BC First Nations, who say the project not only threatens their traditional territories but also deepens divisions across Canada. Some are promising a new era of […] More
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Gallery Exhibit Shows the Tradition of Giving It All Away Makes for Truer Wealth
Curated by Haida artist Amelia Rea, NDN Giver explores the power of potlatch traditions and redefines wealth through the First Nations practice of giving.
By Crystal St. Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has launched an exhibit titled NDN Giver that will run until Feb. 22, 2026. It is curated by Amelia Rea, who is the assistant curator at the gallery in Vancouver, and who is a Tsiits Git’anee clan member from […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
New marine refuges on BC’s North Coast showcase Indigenous leadership, federal partnership, and a shared commitment to protecting coastal waters for future generations.
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Tsimshian and Haida musician Ezra Beaton reflects on art, purpose, and growing into himself.
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
As Alberta pushes for new pipeline plans, BC First Nations reaffirm opposition to oil pipelines and call for respect of federal tanker protections.
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to build a new oil pipeline to British Columbia’s north coast is facing strong opposition from BC First Nations, who say the project not only threatens their traditional territories but also deepens divisions across Canada. Some are promising a new era of […] More
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Gallery Exhibit Shows the Tradition of Giving It All Away Makes for Truer Wealth
Curated by Haida artist Amelia Rea, NDN Giver explores the power of potlatch traditions and redefines wealth through the First Nations practice of giving.
By Crystal St. Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has launched an exhibit titled NDN Giver that will run until Feb. 22, 2026. It is curated by Amelia Rea, who is the assistant curator at the gallery in Vancouver, and who is a Tsiits Git’anee clan member from […] More
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
As Alberta pushes for new pipeline plans, BC First Nations reaffirm opposition to oil pipelines and call for respect of federal tanker protections.
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to build a new oil pipeline to British Columbia’s north coast is facing strong opposition from BC First Nations, who say the project not only threatens their traditional territories but also deepens divisions across Canada. Some are promising a new era of […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
New marine refuges on BC’s North Coast showcase Indigenous leadership, federal partnership, and a shared commitment to protecting coastal waters for future generations.
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Year and a Half in Jail, Three Years Probation for Sexual Interference
Judge says the accused was, if not reckless, willfully blind about the girl’s age.
By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Houston man who turned 30 on Monday, Nov. 3 will spend his birthday in jail after being sentenced in Smithers Provincial Court for sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl. Judge Wendy Bernt accepted the joint sentencing proposal by Crown and defence lawyers to send Dunovan Matthias […] More
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Carney Supercharges BC’s Northern Grid With Nation-Building Label
Ottawa fast‑tracks the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line, positioning it as the backbone of future LNG, mining, and clean‑power expansion in northern B.C.
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the addition of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to his list of projects of national importance on Thursday. The $6-billion transmission line in northern BC will now be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office, developed by the federal government to […] More
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‘Flare Height Will Vary’: LNG Canada Lights up the Night Sky in Kitimat, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled his support for LNG exports in Terrace, B.C., last week, as nearby Kitimat residents learn to live beside a towering flame.
By Matt Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal. Photography by Marty Clemens Under heavy rain, an electronic sign by the side of the road in a small northwestern B.C. town warns passersby, “Flare height will vary.” It flashes to the next message: “Between 15 meters [sic] and 90.” Kitimat, B.C., a coastal community about 1,400 kilometres […] More
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BC’s North Coast Sees Creation of Three Indigenous-Led Marine Refuges
New marine refuges on BC’s North Coast showcase Indigenous leadership, federal partnership, and a shared commitment to protecting coastal waters for future generations.
In a move that marks a significant step for Indigenous-led marine conservation, three new marine refuges have been officially established along British Columbia’s North Coast under the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative. Collaborating to Rebuild Fish Stocks Designated under the Fisheries Act, marine refuges are long-term fisheries-area closures established to protect important species, habitats, […] More
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Kitwanga Artist Ezra Beaton’s Next Verse: Music, Morality, and the Move Ahead
Tsimshian and Haida musician Ezra Beaton reflects on art, purpose, and growing into himself.
Three years ago, I met Ezra Beaton when he was just 14, a kid from Kitwanga, BC, who stepped onstage at the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival and left the crowd buzzing. He and his cousin James Vickers were too young to drive, yet they played with the poise of seasoned musicians and the raw joy […] More
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BC First Nations Promise Renewed Resistance to Smith’s Pipeline Plans
As Alberta pushes for new pipeline plans, BC First Nations reaffirm opposition to oil pipelines and call for respect of federal tanker protections.
By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative, Canada’s National Observer Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to build a new oil pipeline to British Columbia’s north coast is facing strong opposition from BC First Nations, who say the project not only threatens their traditional territories but also deepens divisions across Canada. Some are promising a new era of […] More