Site C approval tests First Nations treaty role in BC
The Site C project faces upcoming legal challenges as First Nations under Treaty 8 vow a judicial review. Chief Roland Willson of West Moberly warns BC and federal progress on environmental approval may trigger repeated fights over future resource projects on indigenous lands.
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Site C Dam
Feds
Roland Willson
West Moberly
PRRD to discuss rural sewage and water services plan
The Peace River Regional District plans public meetings across the region to explore delivering sewage and potable water services to rural residents. Chief admin Chris Cvik says the sessions seek resident input on whether to introduce these services in four electoral areas, with a Chetwynd meeting set for November 6 at 7 p.m. at the Recreation Centre.
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Foresi
John
Peace River Regional District
PRRD
Meet
Chris Cvik
Chetwynd Echo
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Cvik
First Nations press case over Treaty 8 boundary in BC court
Five Northeastern BC First Nations West Moberly Halfway Saulteau Prophet River Doig River seek a declaration that the Treaty 8 western boundary lies along the continental divide in British Columbia. The BC Supreme Court in Victoria began hearing the dispute nine years after the claim was filed.
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West Moberly
Halfway
Saulteau
Prophet River
Doig River
BC Supreme Court
British Columbia
Canada
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