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K’ómoks, Kitselas First Nations defend treaty bills amid calls for pause

Two First Nations say their treaty bills are being mischaracterized as opposition grows from neighbouring nations over unresolved land claims and calls to pause the ratification process.

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.
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Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

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.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

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

BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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