Press Release

Deputy Chief of the CO Service Chris Doyle presents Steven Hodgson with his Conservation Officer badge in Bella Coola

New BC Parks/Conservation Officer Service pilot project for the Bella Coola Valley

The Conservation Officer Service and BC Parks have finalized a joint working agreement

Deputy Chief of the CO Service Chris Doyle presents Steven Hodgson with his Conservation Officer badge in Bella Coola
2016 YVR Art Foundation Youth scholarship recipient, Clayton Ses Saunders, age 18, Nuxalk, from Bella Coola unveiled his proposed art project at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on May 27, 2016. Saunders will be unveiling his carved and painted wood panel at the 2017 YVR Art Foundation Scholarship reception.

Nuxalk artist Sesyaz Saunders receives YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship Award

Sesyaz Saunders is the latest Nuxalk artist to receive the YVR Art Foundation Youth Artist Scholarship

2016 YVR Art Foundation Youth scholarship recipient, Clayton Ses Saunders, age 18, Nuxalk, from Bella Coola unveiled his proposed art project at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on May 27, 2016. Saunders will be unveiling his carved and painted wood panel at the 2017 YVR Art Foundation Scholarship reception.
Christina Boucher was awarded the Tony Eckersley Memorial Award by Dr. Dick Raymond. The award is presented annually to  a graduating Northern Medical Program student who exemplifies the qualities of  practicing medicine in northern/rural communities and has a passion for family medicine.

Former Bella Coola resident graduates with distinction from UNBC’s Northern Medical Program

The Northern Medical Program recently held a local celebration for its ninth graduating class, the Class of 2016.

Christina Boucher was awarded the Tony Eckersley Memorial Award by Dr. Dick Raymond. The award is presented annually to  a graduating Northern Medical Program student who exemplifies the qualities of  practicing medicine in northern/rural communities and has a passion for family medicine.
Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, presents Pat Housty with the province's newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella.

Prominent Bella Bella volunteer receives Medal of Good Citizenship

Patricia Housty received the Medal of Good Citizenship at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, presents Pat Housty with the province's newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship at the Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella.
Nuxalk Radio has a new morning show with local hosts Nuhawhawta (Sheldon Tallio) and Ximaksta (Barry Mack).

Nuxalk Radio launches “Alkit (Wake Up)” Morning Show

Nuxalk Radio has a new morning show with local hosts Nuhawhawta (Sheldon Tallio) and Ximaksta (Barry Mack).

Nuxalk Radio has a new morning show with local hosts Nuhawhawta (Sheldon Tallio) and Ximaksta (Barry Mack).
Assets Manager Richard Hall outside one of the new homes during construction last summer

Designing and building homes that stay dry on Nuxalk territory now a model for other communities

Water is the basis for life. When found in the wrong places, however, it can seriously undermine quality of life.

Assets Manager Richard Hall outside one of the new homes during construction last summer
Last year's herring stand-off in Bella Bella was tense

Heiltsuk Nation applauds step towards science-based, joint management of Central Coast herring stocks

The Heiltsuk Tribal Council (HTC) is pleased to announce four major improvements to the management plan

Last year's herring stand-off in Bella Bella was tense
Steve Dishkin is currently District Principal but will take over the superintendent position from Norma Hart on August 1

Steve Dishkin to take over as SD 49 Superintendent as Hart retires

Current District Principal Steve Dishkin will be the new Superintendent of School District 49 as of August 1, 2016.

Steve Dishkin is currently District Principal but will take over the superintendent position from Norma Hart on August 1
The re-established Bella Coola Human-Bear Safety Committee's vision is to ensure people and bears safely co-exist in the Bella Coola Valley

Bella Coola Human-Bear Safety Committee re-established to ensure people and bears safely co-exist

The re-established Bella Coola Human-Bear Safety Committee held their inaugural meeting on August 13

The re-established Bella Coola Human-Bear Safety Committee's vision is to ensure people and bears safely co-exist in the Bella Coola Valley
Representatives from the Tsilhqot'in Nation with the new signs on Highway 20

Tsilhqot’in Nation community highway signs unveiled

As part of the provincial government’s reconciliation efforts with the Tsilhqot’in Nation, distance signs will be installed on Highway 20

Representatives from the Tsilhqot'in Nation with the new signs on Highway 20
Aodhan Cearnaigh accepts his bursary from the WLDCU's Bella Coola Valley Acting Branch Manager Lyndsey Carter

Williams Lake and District Credit Union Awards Bursaries to Local High School Grad

Williams Lake and District Credit Union wishes to announce that a $1,500 bursary has been awarded to Aodhan Cearnaigh.

Aodhan Cearnaigh accepts his bursary from the WLDCU's Bella Coola Valley Acting Branch Manager Lyndsey Carter
Wuikinuxv territory is located south of Bella Coola, and the Agreement-in-Principle proposes approximately 14,646 hectares of land, and a transfer of $7.3 million (to be adjusted for inflation).

Wuikinuxv First Nation, Canada and British Columbia Sign Agreement-in-Principle

Wuikinuxv First Nation, Canada and British Columbia Sign Agreement-in-Principle

Wuikinuxv territory is located south of Bella Coola, and the Agreement-in-Principle proposes approximately 14,646 hectares of land, and a transfer of $7.3 million (to be adjusted for inflation).

CCRD releases statement on human-wildlife conflict management

CCRD releases statement on human-wildlife conflict management

Level 1 carpentry apprentices in Bella Coola work together to build for the Nuxalk First Nation

Nuxalk Nation brings skilled trades training to Bella Coola

Nuxalk Nation brings skilled trades training to Bella Coola

Level 1 carpentry apprentices in Bella Coola work together to build for the Nuxalk First Nation

BC Parks and Conservation Officer Service working together in Bella Coola to address problem wildlife

In a joint initiative, the BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) and BC Parks are working to address problem wildlife in Bella Coola

Danika Naccarella (front), NWCC President's Art Award recipient, shows her 'Crouching Bear' painting, with contest judges Melanie Wilke, NWCC Librarian; Dempsey Bob, OC, Advisor at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, and NWCC President Ken Burt (right).

Bella Coola student receives President’s Art Award at NWCC

A first year Fine Arts student has received the newly established NWCC President’s Art Award.

Danika Naccarella (front), NWCC President's Art Award recipient, shows her 'Crouching Bear' painting, with contest judges Melanie Wilke, NWCC Librarian; Dempsey Bob, OC, Advisor at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, and NWCC President Ken Burt (right).

Nuxalk Development Corporation announces Board of Directors

The Nuxalk Development Corporation (NDC) has a newly appointed Board of Directors

Coastal Regional District Chairs Group expresses concern over rising ferry fares

The Coastal Regional District Chairs Group recently met with the BC Ferry Commissioner, Mr. Gordon Macatee.

Bursary winners Carrigan Tallio and Danika Naccarella are at UVic and Freda Diesing respectively

Co-op bursary winners receive second-term cheques

Two Valley students have received their second-term bursary cheques from the Bella Coola Co-operative Association.

Bursary winners Carrigan Tallio and Danika Naccarella are at UVic and Freda Diesing respectively
Representatives from the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) held a public meeting in Tatla Lake, BC to discuss the details and implementation of the Tsilhqot’in Decision.

Tsilhqot’in National Government engages with Tatla Lake and area residents

On January 30, 2015, representatives from the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) held a public meeting in Tatla Lake, BC

Representatives from the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) held a public meeting in Tatla Lake, BC to discuss the details and implementation of the Tsilhqot’in Decision.