Trevor Hewitt

In reaction to the COVID-19 global pandemic, LNG Canada is implementing a number of safety measures at its worksite and lodgings. File photo

Kitimat LNG Canada worker tests positive for COVID-19

The company announced the positive case to its workers on March 28

In reaction to the COVID-19 global pandemic, LNG Canada is implementing a number of safety measures at its worksite and lodgings. File photo
It’s time for Smithers to get boots on the ground

It’s time for Smithers to get boots on the ground

Trevor wants bylaw officers in the downtown core to remind people of social distancing

It’s time for Smithers to get boots on the ground
Kitimat General Hospital. (Photo Northern Health)

Northern Health preparing ‘for a changing situation’ in response to COVID-19

The health authority is taking a number of measures to free up hospital capacity where possible

Kitimat General Hospital. (Photo Northern Health)
Northwest Regional Airport manager Carman Hendry. (Quinn Bender photo)

Northwest Regional Airport says ridership extremely low amid COVID-19

The airport has enacted enhanced sanitary measures and reduced flights

Northwest Regional Airport manager Carman Hendry. (Quinn Bender photo)
Coastal GasLink will consult with health authorities before construction recommences

Coastal GasLink will consult with health authorities before construction recommences

The company continues to perform environmental monitoring, pipe delivery and stockpile

Coastal GasLink will consult with health authorities before construction recommences
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Make no mistake, this is a war, and the enemy is COVID-19

Trevor feels its now or never to get COVID-19 until control

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The school’s Grade 2/3 class serenades the elders. (Trevor Hewitt photos)

Hazelton students present button blankets to elders at Wrinch Memorial Hospital

The project was a chance for students to learn about the importance of blankets in Gitxsan culture

The school’s Grade 2/3 class serenades the elders. (Trevor Hewitt photos)
BV Nordic Cross Country Ski Club sees strong showing at Teck BC Champsionships

BV Nordic Cross Country Ski Club sees strong showing at Teck BC Champsionships

EDITOR’S NOTE: This event took place before a number of provincial restrictions…

BV Nordic Cross Country Ski Club sees strong showing at Teck BC Champsionships
Smithers deputy mayor Gladys Atrill. (File photo)

‘We are all in this together’: Smithers deputy mayor urges residents to respect isolation protocols

Gladys Atrill told The Interior News she is proud of how the Smithers community has come together

Smithers deputy mayor Gladys Atrill. (File photo)
The Telkwa bridge was recently damaged for the second time in 2020, after previously being hit in the same spot by an empty logging truck in January. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

Telkwa bridge damaged for second time in 2020

The bridge was previously struck by an empty logging truck on Jan. 22

The Telkwa bridge was recently damaged for the second time in 2020, after previously being hit in the same spot by an empty logging truck in January. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Smithers Regional Airport. (File photo)

Air Canada cancels all flights to YYD for remainder of March

All commercial flights already had been suspended for April

Smithers Regional Airport. (File photo)
The No Frills in Smithers is offering extended hours to try and make seniors shopping experience less stressful during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo)

Local No Frills offers extended hours for seniors in face of COVID-19 pandemic

The grocery store in Smithers is offering extended morning hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays

The No Frills in Smithers is offering extended hours to try and make seniors shopping experience less stressful during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo)
Taylor Bachrach speaks at the Honouring our Elders event held Oct. 11 at SSS in Smithers. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

‘We’re living in pretty challenging times’: Bachrach gives thoughts on COVID-19

The Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP asked communities to work together to prepare

Taylor Bachrach speaks at the Honouring our Elders event held Oct. 11 at SSS in Smithers. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
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Council recommends approval of second cannabis dispensary bid in Smithers

The Town recommended the Province approve Mojo Cannabis’ application for 1180 Main Street

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Houston man sentenced to house arrest for assault, trying to disarm cop and mischief

Mario Reutelsterz was charged after allegedly assaulting a woman and setting a cabin on fire

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Northern Root Community Garden chair Scott McMillan. The group is asking the Town to think about ways to ensure future community garden space (Marisca Bakker photo)

Smithers Community Garden at capacity

The group is asking the Town to think about ways to ensure future community garden space

Northern Root Community Garden chair Scott McMillan. The group is asking the Town to think about ways to ensure future community garden space (Marisca Bakker photo)
You don’t need to be an ex-NHLer to be a celebrity

You don’t need to be an ex-NHLer to be a celebrity

Trevor wants to recognize all the hard work that went into bringing back the Steelheads

You don’t need to be an ex-NHLer to be a celebrity
ICBC president and CEO Nicolas Jimenez. (Black Press File photo)

Councillor expresses disappointment with ICBC explanation for rate disparity

The Town voted unanimously to send a letter to ICBC asking a number of questions

ICBC president and CEO Nicolas Jimenez. (Black Press File photo)
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako’s (RDBN) headquarters, located in Burns Lake. (File photo)

Town votes to sign onto Regional District’s new mass notification agreement

The new plan will cost the Regional District $11,500 per year for the first two years

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako’s (RDBN) headquarters, located in Burns Lake. (File photo)
(Left to right): Adin Bennett, brewmaster Cam McKeigan and Blaine Estby pose in the brewing section of Smithers Brewing Company. (Trevor Hewitt photo).

A tale of two breweries: How Smithers got its brew back

How two different breweries stepped in to fill the void for one thirsty mountain town

(Left to right): Adin Bennett, brewmaster Cam McKeigan and Blaine Estby pose in the brewing section of Smithers Brewing Company. (Trevor Hewitt photo).