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Swiss-Canadian film maker showcasing 2018 Southside Wildfire secures five screenings in Vanderhoof

Community Brendan Pawliw -
The film screenings are slated for October 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th and 29th at 7pm from the Grand Reo Theatre.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Fort St. James adventure seeker swims the length of Stuart Lake

Lifestyle Darin Bain -
At 90 kilometres long, Stuart Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in British Columbia. Kristen Cooper swam it in nine days.

Smithers lacing up for Co-Ed Charity Soccer Tournament

Community Logan Flint -
Registration is open for the annual Smithers Co-Ed Charity Soccer Tournament happening August 15.

Wet’suwet’en matriarch presented Smithers’ highest honour

Community Logan Flint -
The Town of Smithers' highest honour was presented to Chief Timberwolf (Mabel Forsythe) Wednesday night.

These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Noah reclaimed the top spot as the most popular baby name in British Columbia this year. The post These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025 appeared first on AM 1150.

Smithers Hamhuis to be inducted into BC Hockey Hall of Fame

Sports Brendan Pawliw -
Dan Hamhuis walked through every door that came open to him during his distinguished hockey career and now he...

Texas 4,000 makes several stops in northern B.C.

Community Logan Flint -
A team of cyclists from Texas have made their way through the Bulkley Valley heading to Anchorage, Alaska.

Final touches being made for Special Olympics BC Games

Sports Darin Bain -
With a flag raising Monday, a Torch Run on Wednesday, an opening ceremony on Thursday, and competitions on Friday...

Surprise visit brings big smiles to boy battling cancer in Quesnel

Community My Bulkley Lakes Now Staff -
A young man battling eye cancer received a surprise visit over the Canada Day long weekend by a car club and motorcycle club in Quesnel.

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Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry
Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.

Steelheads swept by Kangaroos in season opener

Smithers Steelheads 
The Smithers Steelheads took two games on the chin during the team's first road trip of the 2026/27 Central Interior Hockey League season.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Northern B.C. breweries take home hardware at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup

Business
The 2026 Canada Beer Cup Gala Awards were held in Calgary, with Northern B.C. being well represented.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.