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Fran Yanor
Fran Yanor a legislative journalist, and the editor and founder of Northern Beat.

Backed by Ottawa, BC negotiates governance, Aboriginal title in mineral-rich northwest

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Written By Fran Yanor & Warren Mirko
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Secret agreement aims to recognize 11 per cent of province as Tahltan title Without legislative approval or a public mandate, the BC NDP government—apparently enabled by the federal government—is negotiating…

Northern BC officials call on province to protect private property rights

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Written By Fran Yanor
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Northern B.C. mayors and councillors have endorsed a call for the province to protect private property rights and increase transparency around Indigenous rights and title negotiations. “Reconciliation and private property…

Pouce Coupe council calls on Province to protect private property

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Written By Fran Yanor
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“I’m concerned about the future of fee simple property in British Columbia.” —James Wall On Mar. 11, Pouce Coupe became the first municipality in British Columbia to formally demand the…