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Former UN committee member defends stance on Coastal GasLink pipeline

Former UN committee member defends stance on Coastal GasLink pipeline

First Nations LNG Alliance accused UN committee, human rights watchdog of not doing their research
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Lake Babine Nation grand opening

Lake Babine Nation grand opening

About 30 people gathered for the grand opening of the newly renovated Sne C’al Yegh Gas Bar on Dec. 10. The building was originally built in 2009, and after being sold and renovated, is now the first business owned and operated by the Lake Babine Nation. (Jackie Lieuwen photo)
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Canfor shareholders reject Pattison’s takeover offer

Canfor shareholders reject Pattison’s takeover offer

Lumber company says offer had just 45% support from minority shareholders
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Coastal GasLink receives first delivery of pipe sections

Coastal GasLink receives first delivery of pipe sections

Company expects to begin welding and pipe laying in 2020
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Business Excellence Awards in Burns Lake

Business Excellence Awards in Burns Lake

The Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards gala on Oct. 19.
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Judge reserves sentencing until Dec. 9 in Giesbrecht trial

Judge reserves sentencing until Dec. 9 in Giesbrecht trial

Crown asks for 12-15 years of parole ineligibility
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Molly Wickham endorses Skeena-Bulkley Valley Green candidate Mike Sawyer

Molly Wickham endorses Skeena-Bulkley Valley Green candidate Mike Sawyer

In July, Wickham filed a lawsuit against CGL over the destruction of the Gidimt’en checkpoint camp
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Australian gold mining giant acquires Red Chris mine

Australian gold mining giant acquires Red Chris mine

Newcrest now owns 70 per cent of the mine south of Iskut and operatorship
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Don’t stop the presses: Report finds Canadian newspaper readership at all-time high

Don’t stop the presses: Report finds Canadian newspaper readership at all-time high

88% of Canadians read newspapers every week, highest since first Newspapers 24/7 Report in 2012
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Northwest entrepreneurs pitch their plans for cash prizes

Northwest entrepreneurs pitch their plans for cash prizes

ThriveNorth announces 12 finalists in this year’s business challenge
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