Tag: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

First Nations leaders warn repeal of B.C. Declaration Act could create ‘battleground’

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First Nations leaders are warning that repealing B.C.'s Indigenous rights legislation could undermine reconciliation and turn the province into a battleground over Indigenous rights.

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Logging of forest with big trees near Castlegar draws protests

Environment
Roadbuilding has begun for logging of a forest near Castlegar that is home to what has been called BC's largest ponderosa pine.

Youth plaintiffs testify as historic climate trial gets underway in Vancouver

Environment
Youth and experts from across Canada are testifying this week as a historic youth-led climate trial gets underway in Vancouver.

B.C. NDP to appoint new interim leader after election defeat

Politics
The B.C. NDP caucus is regrouping after a major election defeat and is expected to choose an interim leader this week.

Interest in Castlegar housing development high, councillor says

Housing
A Castlegar city councillor says the burning question in the community is how to rent one of the units in the housing development going up on the former Pioneer Arena site at 925 Columbia Avenue.

Warren Mirko sees silver linings in Kootenay-Monashee election loss

2026 BC Election
Mirko is pleased his party has won a majority and that he was able to narrow the gap locally with the NDP.
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