The XatĆĆ«ll First Nation says it has terminated all agreements with Spanish Mountain Gold, stating the project has "undergone significant and fundamental" that do not provice a mutually beneficial relationship between the First Nation and mining corporation.
The XatĆĆ«ll First Nation urges the Premier and Province to uphold DRIPA, and warns that any pauses to the Act could risk reconciliation efforts and set reconciliation back generations.
XatĆĆ«ll First Nation announed an exciting new step for its growing nation. As of April 1, 2026, XatĆĆ«ll will reclaim the land the Nenqayni Wellness Centre is currently on, and will expand its programs and services to match the needs of XatĆĆ«ll's growing membership.
The XatĆĆ«ll First Nation are filing an appeal to overturn the B.C Supreme Court's decision on August 6 to authorize the raising of the additional Tailings Storage Dam at the Mount Polley Mine.
The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed the XatĆĆ«ll First Nation's application to stop the tailings dam increase at Mount Polley Mine. Justice Michael Tammen ruled the provincial government's consultation with XatĆĆ«ll First Nation was "deep" and provided the First Nation opportunities to present its persepectives on the impacts of the construction of the dam.
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.Â
The Mayoral candidates for the District of 100 Mile House responded to a questionnaire about why they are running and what their vision is for if they are to be elected.
The candidates running for Mayor in Williams Lake in the 2026 Municipal Election answered five questions from My Cariboo Now. Here are their responses.