Poll

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre greet each other as they gather in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 15. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick photo)

Early federal election Poll

Do you think Pierre Poilievre will be the next Prime Minister of Canada?

  • Sep 22, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre greet each other as they gather in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 15. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick photo)
From second right, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne stand as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, completes its journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will lie in rest for a day, in Edinburgh, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)

Poll on the Monarchy

Should Canada cut ties with the monarchy?

  • Sep 14, 2022
From second right, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne stand as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, completes its journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will lie in rest for a day, in Edinburgh, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)
An Elections BC sign directs voters to the advance polling station at the Smithers Curling Club. (Thom Barker photo)

Voting Poll

Are you planning on voting in the municipal elections?

  • Sep 11, 2022
An Elections BC sign directs voters to the advance polling station at the Smithers Curling Club. (Thom Barker photo)
Softball Tournament action at the Telkwa BBQ. (Deb Meissner photo)

Telkwa Barbeque Poll

What is your favourite part of the Telkwa Barbeque?

  • Aug 31, 2022
Softball Tournament action at the Telkwa BBQ. (Deb Meissner photo)
Back-to-school shopping in 2022. (Jennifer Bardsley)

Back to school shopping poll

POLL: Are you shopping locally for back to school?

  • Aug 25, 2022
Back-to-school shopping in 2022. (Jennifer Bardsley)
The Grand Opening of Grampas’ Tractors on the Bulkley Valley Exhibition Grounds was held on Saturday. The collection of 43 antique tractors compiled by John and Leny Boonstra over the years will now be on display all year round at the BVX. The great granddaughter of the Boonstras Makayla Lillies looks on. (Marisca Bakker photo)

Fall Fair Poll

What part of the BVX are you most looking forward to?

  • Aug 20, 2022
The Grand Opening of Grampas’ Tractors on the Bulkley Valley Exhibition Grounds was held on Saturday. The collection of 43 antique tractors compiled by John and Leny Boonstra over the years will now be on display all year round at the BVX. The great granddaughter of the Boonstras Makayla Lillies looks on. (Marisca Bakker photo)
A “closed’ sign hangs in a store window in Ottawa, Thursday April 16, 2020. An intensifying labour shortage is rippling through Canada’s economy, forcing businesses to curtail operations, reduce hours and in some cases, euthanize livestock. (CP/Adrian Wyld)

Worker shortage Poll

How has the worker shortage affected you?

  • Aug 10, 2022
A “closed’ sign hangs in a store window in Ottawa, Thursday April 16, 2020. An intensifying labour shortage is rippling through Canada’s economy, forcing businesses to curtail operations, reduce hours and in some cases, euthanize livestock. (CP/Adrian Wyld)
British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix looks on as Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses the media during a news conference at the BC Centre of Disease Control in Vancouver B.C. (File photo)

COVID-19 concerns web poll

What concerns do you have about another potential wave of COVID-19?

  • Aug 4, 2022
British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix looks on as Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses the media during a news conference at the BC Centre of Disease Control in Vancouver B.C. (File photo)
Matt Herzog, director of Emergency Support Services (ESS) for the Town of Smithers checks out the vandalism done at the fire department’s training area. (Contributed photo)

Vandalism poll

How concerned are you about vandalism and thefts in the Bulkley Valley?

  • Jul 27, 2022
Matt Herzog, director of Emergency Support Services (ESS) for the Town of Smithers checks out the vandalism done at the fire department’s training area. (Contributed photo)
(Roy Corbett photo)

Transportation poll

What is your primary mode of transportation?

  • Jul 21, 2022
(Roy Corbett photo)
Black Press file photo

Barbecue poll

At a barbecue, what is your favourite food to grill?

  • Jul 13, 2022
Black Press file photo
A cool treat to beat the heat. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire photo)

Webpoll: Summer heat

How do you keep cool in this summer heat?

  • Jul 7, 2022
A cool treat to beat the heat. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire photo)
The Supreme Court in Washington D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Roe v. Wade Poll

What is your opinion on the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?

  • Jul 3, 2022
The Supreme Court in Washington D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Gas prices are displayed and expectations are for it to climb even higher. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Travel plans Poll

Has the high gas prices changed your summer travel plans?

  • Jun 23, 2022
Gas prices are displayed and expectations are for it to climb even higher. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Safeway will end AirMiles program. (File photo)

AirMiles Poll

Does Safeway dropping AirMiles change where you will grocery shop?

Safeway will end AirMiles program. (File photo)
Smithers Fall Fairgrounds flooding. (Chris Gareau photo)

Evacuation Preparedness Poll

What preparations have you made in case of an evacuation order?

  • Jun 8, 2022
Smithers Fall Fairgrounds flooding. (Chris Gareau photo)
Doctor shortage affects one in five B.C. residents. (Stock photo)

Accessing health care poll

Are you concerned about accessing primary care in the Bulkley Valley?

  • May 31, 2022
Doctor shortage affects one in five B.C. residents. (Stock photo)
Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (File photo)

Primary care web poll

How do you access primary care in Smithers?

  • May 27, 2022
Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (File photo)
Taylor Bachrach stands up to speak in the Chamber during Question Period on 11 February, 2022. (Photo: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services)

House of Commons daily prayer poll

Should the House of Commons start its day with a prayer?

Taylor Bachrach stands up to speak in the Chamber during Question Period on 11 February, 2022. (Photo: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services)
Mining activities (File photo)

Mining and exploration Poll

How important is mining and exploration to the Smithers economy?

  • May 12, 2022
Mining activities (File photo)