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Smithers, Hazelton offering free transit for municipal election day

Voters in Smithers and Hazelton will be able to take transit free of charge on Oct. 17 to cast their ballot in the 2026 municipal election.

Bulkley Valley, Lakes District real estate sales remain steady

The value of real estate sales in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District has gone up in the first nine months compared to the same time a year prior.

Overnight power outage planned for Smithers, Hazelton area

About 11,000 BC Hydro customers will be without power tomorrow (Wednesday) night due to planned work on the utility company's equipment.

Climate projects along Highway 16 see federal funding

The federal government is providing funding to 141 municipal climate projects, including in Hazelton, Granisle, and Vanderhoof.

Hazelton area allowed timber harvest sees 50 per cent reduction

The province has decreased the amount of timber than can be harvested annually from the Kispiox Timber Supply Area.

Calls made for recovery and detox centre in Glen Vowell

Bulkley Valley-Stikine MLA Sharon Hartwell is calling on the province to introduce a recovery and detox centre in Sik-E-Dakh, also known as Glen Vowell, north of Hazelton.

Program helps youth get experience on Bulkley Valley farms

The Youth on Farms program started in 2016 helping youth aged 15 to 30 find employment and training around agriculture.

French immersion in Hazelton area seeing changes this fall

Changes to French Immersion programs in the Hazelton area are coming for the 2026/27 school year according to School District 82.

Bulkley Valley, Lakes District home sales dip to start 2026

Home sales across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District are down compared to last year.

CMTN releases more information about Hazelton campus closure

Coast Mountain College will continue to provide educational opportunities in Hazelton through existing community spaces on an as-needed basis.

Bulkley Valley, Lakes District to hold Remembrance Day ceremonies

Events across the Bulkley Valley, Lakes District, and Canada are being held on Tuesday in honour of Remembrance Day.

Steelheads, Wolverines have weekend success on the ice

The Smithers Steelheads and Hazelton Wolverines had a victorious weekend in the Central Interior Hockey League.

Housing sales see minimal fluctuation in the Bulkley Valley, Lakes District

Bulkley Valley and Lakes District housing sales for to end the third quarter are about on par with last year.

Steelheads, Wolverines lose road games in the Central Interior Hockey League

The Smithers Steelheads and Hazelton Wolverines lost in different fashion on the road Saturday in the Central Interior Hockey League.

Wolverines begin hockey season with a victory over the Steelheads 

The Hazelton Wolverines won their season opener 5-2 at home on Saturday against the Smithers Steelheads in the Central Interior Hockey League.

Cops for Cancer Tour de North reach the halfway point

The Cops for Cancer Tour de North stopped in Smithers last night (Monday) as they make their way to Prince Rupert.
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Steelheads swept by Kangaroos in season opener

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

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

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

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

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

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