Stabbing death at Tachie, one man in custody The Indpendent Investigations Office has been called in following the stabbing death of a Tachie man Sunday. Fort St. James RCMP report they were called out to a stabbing on the Tl'azt'en Nation Reserve, about 65 kilometres west of Fort St. James shortly after 2 a.m. En route to the call officers intercepted family members of the victim, a 31-year-old Tachie resident, who were transporting him to the nearest hospital. Officers were advised of the suspect’s name and family members were advised to carry on to meet with the ambulance while one of the officers followed the family vehicle. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital and the North District Major Crime Unit has taken carriage of the investigation. The suspect, a 33-year-old Tachie resident was taken into police custody. It is believed the two individuals involved knew each other and the community is not at risk. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Fort St James RCMP at 250-996-8269. As required by the Police Act, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO. BC) has been notified and they are assessing the matter as it relates to police officers’ actions and the medical assistance provided to the now deceased victim. EI changes are now in effect Changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) program are now in effect. The changes include the elimination of EI eligibility requirements for new entrants and re-entrants. Instead of having to accumulate 910 hours of insurable employment, claimants newly entering the workforce or returning after an absence of two or more years must now meet the same eligibility requirements as other claimants in the economic region where they live. Job search responsibilities for EI claimants have been simplified. Rules enacted in 2012 forcing unemployed workers to commute farther or take lower-paying jobs have been reversed. Canadians living in the 15 identified regions hardest hit by the commodities downturn and that have experienced a sharp and sustained increase in local job losses have started to receive extended EI regular benefits.

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