Local News

B.C. agricultural sector updates recommendations for animal welfare

Province offers student subsidies, recommends a staff of investigators to enforce best practices

May 14, 2024 11:08 AM Read more >

North Central Local Government convention kicks off in Smithers

Conference opens with walking tour and unveiling of a gift from Chetwynd to Smithers

May 14, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

May 10 collision briefly closes Highway 16 in Smithers

Traffic was detoured on to the frontage road

May 10, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Northwest hereditary chiefs demand accountability for deadly RCMP arrests

Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are speaking out about the deaths of Jared Lowndes and Dale Culver

May 10, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Canfor cancels plans to replace its Houston sawmill

Company says provincial policies make future too uncertain to continue

May 9, 2024 5:42 PM Read more >

Smithers records four toxic drug deaths in first quarter of 2024

The town remains below provincial average in deaths per 100,000 population

May 9, 2024 3:53 PM Read more >

Traffic halted while crews responded to fire near Viewmount Road

Road was closed, students at Ebenezer School forced to stay at school after bell rang

May 9, 2024 3:10 PM Read more >

Lax Kw’alaams replaces stolen and vandalized Hwy 16 informational signs

Signs outlining Allied Tribes’ history on the Lower Skeena installed at six lower Hwy 16 sites

May 9, 2024 1:13 PM Read more >

Smithers takes action for homeless encampment cleanup

Tents will be temporarily moved biweekly for park cleanup then returned to original positions

May 9, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Moon River Capital to acquire stake in Endako Molybdenum Mine near Fraser Lake

May 9, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >