Tag: Tla'amin First Nation

qathet Regional District gets grant to build new dam for Thulin and Lund Lakes 

qathet Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
A new dam will be funded and built in the qathet Regional District to support long-term climate resilience in the region. 

B.C., Tla’amin Nation sign MOU to enhance land, resource management

Indigenous Sage Daniels -
The B.C. government and Tla’amin Nation signed a memorandum of understanding on April 2 to improve land and resource stewardship.

Tla’amin Nation announces purchase of Western’s Stillwater Forest operation

Forestry Sage Daniels -
Western Forest Products and Qwoqwnes Forestry Holdings Limited Partnership have reached an agreement for Qwoqwnes to purchase a 100-per-cent ownership interest in the assets comprising Western’s Stillwater Forest operation near Powell River.

Powell River Canoe Project Completed

News Justin Goulet -
A special canoe project in Powell River has been completed. The Hɛhɛwšɩn (The Way Forward) Reconciliation Canoe Journey Project saw two...

New Lunch Program Hoping to Boost Aboriginal Students’ Graduation Rates

News Justin Goulet -
Brooks Secondary has launched a new lunch program specifically designed for aboriginal students. The Tla’amin program gives students a food...

Canoe Carving Project Celebrates History of First Nations

News Justin Goulet -
Something special is happening in the community of Powell River. Cyndi Pallen says at Willingdon Beach, a group of...

RCMP Looking Into Vandalism at Tla’amin Fish Hatchery

News Justin Goulet -
The Powell River RCMP are investigating a case of vandalism at the Tla'amin Fish Hatchery. Sergeant Kevin Day says...

Talks in place to move local recreation services to a regional model

News Justin Goulet -
Local governments in the region will be considering whether to expand recreation services to a regional model. A report...

Tla’amin Nation looking to replace Tla’amin Lake dam

News Justin Goulet -
The Tla'amin First Nation is working on a feasibility study to replace a dam on Tla'amin Lake. Hegus Clint Williams...

City moving along on consolidated waste water treatment plant

News Justin Goulet -
The City of Powell River is applying for monies to help with the planned consolidated waste water treatment plant. Mayor...

New fire services agreement for the region

News Justin Goulet -
A new fire services agreement is being put in place for the region. The agreement came before city council last...

Historic vote for Tla’amin First Nation

News Justin Goulet -
A historic vote took place on Saturday at the Tla'amin First Nation. Members of the Nation voted to elect a new government...

Tla’amin unveil new totem poles

News Elizabeth Young -
It was a weekend of celebration for the Tla'amin First Nation. A ceremony was held marking the First Nation’s treaty...

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Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

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2026 BC Election
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