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Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

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.

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the Houston mayoral candidates

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Northwest B.C. sees drop in unemployment through September

Unemployment fell through September across northwest B.C. to 6.4 per cent.

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the Burns Lake mayoral candidates

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

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

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

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the two Smithers mayoral candidates

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

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.

Traffic stop leads to five charges against Smithers man

Five charges have been approved against a Smithers man after a vehicle bearing an inactive licence plate was found.

Provincial election candidates set for Bulkley Valley-Stikine and Nechako Lakes

The candidate lists are set for the upcoming provincial election as nominations closed at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Two killed in Highway 16 crash west of New Hazelton

A crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 16 west of New Hazelton resulted in two fatalities and closed the highway for several hours.

Dze L K’ant war canoe highlights healing through culture

The Dze L K'ant Friendship Society had its war canoe at Lake Kathlyn on Thursday in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

Jim Easterday awarded B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship

A Smithers resident received a B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship on Saturday for his contributions to outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation.

Winter tires needed on many northern B.C. highways next week

Whether you like it or not, winter is fast approaching, which means winter tire requirements will be needed on many northern B.C. highways.
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Northwest B.C. records four unregulated drug deaths through July and August

No unregulated drug deaths were recorded in July while four lives were claimed in August across northwest B.C.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

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.