‘No justice,’ says family after charges stayed against Mounties in death of Prince George man
Prosecutors have stayed manslaughter charges against RCMP Const. Paul Ste-Marie and Const. Jean Francois Monette in the July, 2017 death of Dale Culver in Prince George.
Crime
Apr 5
Canada, Coastal GasLink violated Wet’suwet’en Nation’s human rights: Amnesty International
On Monday, Amnesty International released a report examining human rights violations inflicted upon members of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and their supporters.
Canada
Dec 11, 2023
Over a thousand attend Women’s Memorial March for MMIWG in Vancouver
Now in its 33rd year, the Women's Memorial March takes place annually on Valentine's Day starting at the corner of Main and East Hastings in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Canada
Feb 14
‘More than just stats’: Victoria march for MMIWG centres families
Victoria's Stolen Sisters Memorial March is in its 14th year, and this year will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10. It always maintains the same message — uplifting families.
Canada
Feb 9
Northwest First Nations join forces to pursue renewable energy in B.C.
K'uul Power launched at the First Nations Energy Summit in Vancouver on Tuesday as a collaboration between leaders of 11 First Nations in northwestern B.C.
Canada
Nov 7, 2023
Haisla Nation aims to unlock ‘transformational’ opportunity with LNG pitch
The Cedar LNG project isn't just about jobs. It's a means to another end entirely, Haisla Chief Coun. Crystal Smith tells Global News from the docks of Kitamaat Village.
Economy
Oct 25, 2023
More than boom and bust: A look at Kitimat’s ties to natural resource industries
Towns like Kitimat are often labelled as "boom and bust," but residents say its relationship with industry is more nuanced than the way outsiders often describe it.
Economy
Oct 24, 2023
B.C. raps Coastal GasLink with huge fine for false info, environmental deficiencies
The project is permitted under Canadian law, but does not have the blessing of Wet'suwet’en Nation’s hereditary chiefs, whose unceded territory it crosses.
Fire
Sep 22, 2023
RCMP dispute photojournalist’s account of arrest near B.C. pipeline route
The RCMP say a photojournalist who is suing the force was not exempt from complying with a court injunction while reporting on protests over the Coastal GasLink pipeline that's nearing completion in northern B.C.
Crime
Oct 12, 2023
Fungi Frenzy: The new reasons to elevate mushrooms
Global News had a rare chance to sit down with Paul Stamets, the world-famous mushroom expert, at his home in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
Canada
Oct 7, 2023
Prince George Mountie accused of manslaughter facing new assault charge
Ste-Marie is among five Mounties who were charged in relation to the 2017 death of Dale Culver, a father and member of the Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en Nations.
Crime
Aug 22, 2023
‘Unaccountable systems’: Wet’suwet’en man’s family sues B.C. RCMP over shooting death
Relatives of Jared Lowndes say the Campbell River man was shot and killed by unnamed members of the RCMP at a Vancouver Island Tim Hortons on July 8, 2021.
Crime
Jul 7, 2023
Flood evacuation orders issued for 2 communities near Terrace, B.C.
The impact stretch includes the Skeena and Bulkley rivers, and surrounding tributaries in Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan territories, Telkwa, Smithers, Hazelton, Kispiox, and Terrace.
Weather
May 16, 2023
Court delay frustrates family of Indigenous man who died during Prince George arrest
Dale Culver, a 35-year-old father of three and member of the Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan First Nations, was pepper sprayed and stopped breathing during an arrest on July 18, 2017.
Crime
Mar 13, 2023
Wet’suwet’en land defenders apply for charges to be stayed, alleging Charter violations
Twelve Wet’suwet’en land defenders have applied to the Supreme Court of British Columbia to have criminal contempt charges stayed.
Canada
Mar 2, 2023
RCMP watchdog investigates how B.C. police unit handles resource project protests
The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, says it will look into the activities and operations of the RCMP ``E'' Division Community-Industry Response Group.
Crime
Mar 9, 2023
News outlet, journalist file lawsuit against RCMP for wrongful B.C. arrests
The Narwhal and freelance journalist Amber Bracken are suing the RCMP over her arrest covering the dispute between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and Coastal GasLink Pipeline.
Canada
Feb 13, 2023
5 Prince George, B.C. Mounties charged in 2017 death of Indigenous man
Two officers have been charged with manslaughter, while three others have been charged with attempting to obstruct justice in relation to the July 18, 2017 incident.
Crime
Feb 1, 2023
B.C. business group, Crime Stoppers offer $100K reward for tips on Coastal GasLink camp attack
RCMP have not identified any suspects in the attack and have exhausted "all leads to date," with no new tips to work with, according to Supt. Jim Elliott.
Crime
Dec 12, 2022
Group of northern B.C. First Nations declare state of emergency over opioid crisis
Carrier Sekani Family Services and 11 chiefs are calling on the federal and provincial governments to fund a new healing and treatment centre for their communities.
Health
Oct 26, 2021