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Complexities of Smithers homelessness brought to Province

Complexities of Smithers homelessness brought to Province

Smithers to be included in provinical-wide report on housing issues after homeless count.
Seven bears removed from Smithers trails

Seven bears removed from Smithers trails

Apples and chicken feed in town direct causes of problem bears.
BC Transit introduces larger buses on Highway 16

BC Transit introduces larger buses on Highway 16

Demand rising for public bus as Greyhound ends service
High streamflow advisory for Bulkley River

High streamflow advisory for Bulkley River

Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
NWCC student housing delayed

NWCC student housing delayed

More permanent housing will be sought for Smithers students
Smithers rally supports resource jobs and pipeline

Smithers rally supports resource jobs and pipeline

About 45 gathered at Main St and Hwy 16 in support of resource jobs and Kinder Morgan pipeline.
Public advised to prepare for flood risk

Public advised to prepare for flood risk

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako advises people to watch for updates and be prepared.
Bulkley forestry audit finds safety issues

Bulkley forestry audit finds safety issues

Six bridges with structural safety issues were found after audit of the Bulkley Timber Supply Area.
Telkwa house fire closes Coalmine Rd

Telkwa house fire closes Coalmine Rd

A house fire caused traffic to back up past Hwy 16.
Mismanaged salmon farms unacceptable: Cullen

Mismanaged salmon farms unacceptable: Cullen

Commissioner suggests Ottawa favouring aquaculture over wild salmon management