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Smithers municipal workers back strike action

Smithers municipal workers voted 90 per cent in favour of strike action after negotiations with the Town stalled earlier this month.

WestJet flight attendants on strike, 250,000 travellers affected

WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement.

Majority of B.C. nurses back job action after contract talks reached impasse, says union

The B.C. Nurses’ Union said its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action.

Canada Post strike impacting local businesses

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

Canada Post strike enters new phase as CUPW denounces government reforms

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike in opposition to sweeping federal postal reforms, denouncing what it called an “attack” on public mail service.

Postal workers strike as Ottawa signals end of door-to-door delivery

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched an immediate nationwide strike Thursday after the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery.

BCGEU strikes expand, but with “minimal impact on the public”

The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia escalated job action across the province on Tuesday. 

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike

The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.
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Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

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

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

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.