Tag: Smithers District Chamber of Commerce

Chambers of commerce welcome pause on PST expansion

Chamber of Commerce Logan Flint - September 21, 2026

The pause on B.C.'s expansion of the provincial sales tax has been welcomed by the Smithers and Houston chambers of commerce.

Smithers business finds silver lining amid recent U.S. tariffs

Business Logan Flint - September 8, 2026

The 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian products in the U.S. that went into effect on August 22, have impacted local businesses in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District.

Nineteen awards presented during Community and Business Excellence Awards

Community Logan Flint - May 25, 2026

The Smithers Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community and Business Excellence Awards Saturday evening.

Chamber of Commerce set to celebrate Smithers’ colour

Chamber of Commerce Logan Flint - April 20, 2026

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Smithers Community and Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

New operator chosen for the Smithers Visitor Info Centre

Town of Smithers Logan Flint - November 25, 2025

Smithers council unanimously voted to have Tourism Smithers operate the Visitor Information Centre during Tuesday night's meeting.

Smithers council to choose a new Visitor Centre operator

Town of Smithers Logan Flint - November 24, 2025

Who the new Smithers Visitor Information Centre operator will be up for discussion during Tuesday night's council meeting.

Smithers’ Main Street to see two events happen

Community Logan Flint - November 21, 2025

Smithers' Main Street will be going plaid on November 28th for Plaid Friday.

Positive feedback received during Smithers Business Walk

Town of Smithers Logan Flint - October 10, 2025

he Town of Smithers hosted it's annual Business Walk on Thursday, meeting with owners around the community.

Canada Post strike impacting local businesses

Chamber of Commerce Logan Flint - October 8, 2025

The current strike by Canadian Union of Postal Worker employees is has been felt by local businesses in Smithers.

Smithers Chamber parts ways with the visitor centre

Tourism Logan Flint - September 2, 2025

A new Visitor Information Centre operator is being sought by the Town of Smithers.

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

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

Forestry October 13, 2026

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.