Poll

One person spoke at a public hearing to change the zoning bylaw to allow for a gas station and restaurant at the corner of Toronto Street and Highway 16. She was concerned about people cutting through the yard closest to the property and requested a fence. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Poll on Burger King

Are you excited about the prospect of Burger King coming to Smithers?

  • Feb 21, 2023
One person spoke at a public hearing to change the zoning bylaw to allow for a gas station and restaurant at the corner of Toronto Street and Highway 16. She was concerned about people cutting through the yard closest to the property and requested a fence. (Marisca Bakker photo)
The BV Pool hosted a beach themed party on Thursday. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Pool poll

Do you support an upgrade and expansion of the Regional Pool and Recreation Centre?

  • Feb 16, 2023
The BV Pool hosted a beach themed party on Thursday. (Marisca Bakker photo)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as Mental Health and Addictions Minister and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett speaks during a media availability at a medical training facility at a hospital, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Private health care poll

Should B.C. allow for private health care?

  • Feb 9, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as Mental Health and Addictions Minister and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett speaks during a media availability at a medical training facility at a hospital, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
An Elections Canada sign that leaders voters to a polling station. A media release from Elections Canada has been released detailing advanced polling numbers for the 338 electoral districts across Canada. According to the preliminary figures 4,700,000 electors voted at the advance polls in this general election — a 29 per cent increase from the 3,657,415 electors who voted in advance in 2015. In Skeena-Bulkley Valley turnout increased by approximately 108 per cent. (Black Press file photo)

Federal election poll

Will there be a federal election this year?

  • Feb 3, 2023
An Elections Canada sign that leaders voters to a polling station. A media release from Elections Canada has been released detailing advanced polling numbers for the 338 electoral districts across Canada. According to the preliminary figures 4,700,000 electors voted at the advance polls in this general election — a 29 per cent increase from the 3,657,415 electors who voted in advance in 2015. In Skeena-Bulkley Valley turnout increased by approximately 108 per cent. (Black Press file photo)
Cape Disappoinment, Washington state, can make for a dramatic winter getaway. (AdobeStock Photo)

Poll: Winter vacation

What are you planning to do for a winter vacation?

  • Jan 26, 2023
Cape Disappoinment, Washington state, can make for a dramatic winter getaway. (AdobeStock Photo)
Smithers former Mayor Taylor Bachrach (left), carver JJ from JJ’s Woodart (centre) and Andy Stalker (right), stand in front Alpine Al 2.0. (File photo)

Web Poll on Alpine Al statue

How should the town of Smithers protect the Alpine Al statue on Main Street

  • Jan 19, 2023
Smithers former Mayor Taylor Bachrach (left), carver JJ from JJ’s Woodart (centre) and Andy Stalker (right), stand in front Alpine Al 2.0. (File photo)
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Justice system Poll

How do you think our justice system should change?

  • Jan 11, 2023
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Eating more healthily is a popular resolution for the new year. (MetroCreative photo). MetroCreative photo.

New Year’s resolution poll

How often do you keep your New Year’s resolutions?

  • Jan 6, 2023
Eating more healthily is a popular resolution for the new year. (MetroCreative photo). MetroCreative photo.
Enjoying home for the holidays. (Metro Creative photo)

Holiday Plans Poll

What are your plans for the holiday season?

Enjoying home for the holidays. (Metro Creative photo)
Mobile food vendors ask council to lax bylaw rules. (Christopher Robbins/Thinkstock)

Mobile food vendor poll

Do you think the town’s restrictions on mobile food vendors are too strict?

  • Dec 7, 2022
Mobile food vendors ask council to lax bylaw rules. (Christopher Robbins/Thinkstock)
A Portland Loo, described as “A Unique Solution to a Universal Problem.” (Image: surrey.ca/emadden@theloo.biz)

Potty Poll

Does Smithers need more public toilets that meet accessibility needs?

  • Dec 1, 2022
A Portland Loo, described as “A Unique Solution to a Universal Problem.” (Image: surrey.ca/emadden@theloo.biz)
Deputy fire chief Kelly Zacharias raises the American and Canadian flags outside the fire hall in Smithers to commemorate the lives of fellow first responders lost responding to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Thom Barker photo

Noon-time siren poll

What should Smithers council do regarding the noon time siren?

  • Nov 23, 2022
Deputy fire chief Kelly Zacharias raises the American and Canadian flags outside the fire hall in Smithers to commemorate the lives of fellow first responders lost responding to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Thom Barker photo
Snowmobiling fun. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Winter activity poll

What is your favourite outdoor winter activity?

  • Nov 21, 2022
Snowmobiling fun. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The St Joseph’s Christmas concert was a well organised entertaining event. Students of all grades participated including these two young cherubim. (Black Press file photo)

Christmas music Poll

When do you start listening to Christmas music?

The St Joseph’s Christmas concert was a well organised entertaining event. Students of all grades participated including these two young cherubim. (Black Press file photo)
A father and child approach the cenotaph following the Remembrance Day ceremony at Veterans Peace Park on Nov. 11. (Deb Meissner photo)

Poll: Remembrance Day ceremonies

Are you planning on watching a Remembrance Day ceremony?

  • Nov 2, 2022
A father and child approach the cenotaph following the Remembrance Day ceremony at Veterans Peace Park on Nov. 11. (Deb Meissner photo)
Roads and highways are difficult to navigate with compact snow. (Deb Meissner photo)

Winter readiness poll

What preparations have you been making for winter?

Roads and highways are difficult to navigate with compact snow. (Deb Meissner photo)
Landline phones are still used in many offices. (Black Press file photo)

Telephone Poll

Do you still use a landline phone?

  • Oct 20, 2022
Landline phones are still used in many offices. (Black Press file photo)
Security line ups stretched throughout the YVR airport in Vancouver Aug. 28, causing multi-hour delays for some travellers. (Black Press File photo)

Poll: Border changes allow travel

Now that Canada has dropped its COVID-19 border rules, are you more or less inclined to travel?

  • Oct 13, 2022
Security line ups stretched throughout the YVR airport in Vancouver Aug. 28, causing multi-hour delays for some travellers. (Black Press File photo)
Aerial view of ice jam on the Bulkley River that caused flooding and an evacuation alert for some Smithers residents. (Eric Becker photo)

Emergency preparedness poll

Do you feel you would be prepared if the Bulkley Valley was hit with severe weather?

Aerial view of ice jam on the Bulkley River that caused flooding and an evacuation alert for some Smithers residents. (Eric Becker photo)
An Elections BC sign directs voters to the advance polling station at the Smithers Curling Club. (Photo: Thom Barker)

Poll: Smithers candidate debates Oct. 6

Will you attend the Oct. 6 Smithers all candidates debate for the municipal election?

  • Sep 29, 2022
An Elections BC sign directs voters to the advance polling station at the Smithers Curling Club. (Photo: Thom Barker)