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Alarms raised against fires

Fire is much in the minds of everyone these days as an unusually dry spring, and careless humans, cause wildfires in our forests. But things can be just as dangerous in our homes, which is why smoke alarms are vital … Read More

Baird on panel as pipeline gets NEB go-ahead

Former Tsawwassen First Nation chief Kim Baird will be on a three-person Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project ministerial panel.

Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr announced the panel, which also includes Tony Penikett and Dr. Annette Trimbee two days before … Read More

Solar ‘thanks’ to Tsleil-Waututh

By Cara McKenna

Tsleil-Waututh First Nation has been gifted with solar panels that will help power its new super-green administration building.

The panels were given to the nation by environmental organizations Greenpeace and 350.org to commemorate the nation’s ongoing work … Read More

Sewage works for Tsawwassen

Words by Cara McKenna. Photos by Kama Sood.

A key and long-awaited piece of infrastructure is now in place at Tsawwassen First Nation that will allow the community to move forward on major development plans.

The nation’s $27 million sewage … Read More

A new era for the Good house

Words by Mark Kiemele. Photos by Tricia Thomas

Two sisters are honouring the legacy of their parents by starting a clothing business – Ay Lelum: The House of Good Design – featuring the traditional Coast Salish designs of their father … Read More

Road tolls loom for travellers at Halalt

Words by Mark Kiemele. Traffic photos from Sentinel archives.

Daniel did his part earlier this year when he made a sign on his living room floor and held it up for the hundreds of logging and chip trucks and other … Read More

Phase 1 starts at Stz’uminus

Construction is underway at Stz’uminus First Nation on the first phase of its Oyster Bay development.

Infrastructure work is progressing and a construction tender is going out shortly for the first 10,000 square foot retail and office building.

The nation’s … Read More

More tenants announced for new mall

The developer behind one of Tsawwassen First Nation’s massive mall projects has announced some of the stores and restaurants that will open when the centre opens on Oct. 5.

Ivanhoe Cambridge satiated Lower Mainland shoppers’ curiosity about Tsawwassen Mills with … Read More

Snaw-naw-as project no pipe dream

Words and photos by Mark Kiemele

The parking lot outside the administration offices at Snaw-naw-as First Nation has been an unusual sight for the past two months.

On the asphalt leading to the boat ramp, contractors are building a 2,000-meter … Read More