Category Archives: 2019
Westcoast port worker lockout short-lived
A westcoast port worker lockout which went in to effect early this morning was short lived. According to a representative of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, a tentative deal has been ...
May 30, 2019
$4 million in tourism funding coming to BC operations
A number of northern communities are set to benefit from a 4 million dollar investment in tourism activities. Destination BC is provifing the funding to 57 projects across the province through its Co-...
May 30, 2019
RCMP renew calls for information about missing Kelly Lake woman
It's been nearly 15 years since the disappearance of a northeastern B.C. woman. Family reported Eva Mitchell missing from her Kelly Lake home August 20, 2004. The 83-year-old frequently went for walks...
May 30, 2019
Town of Smithers invites residents to review 2018 Annual Report
Smithers residents are being invited to provide feedback on the Town's 2018 annual report at an upcoming public meeting. Town Council is set to review and consider the completed document during their ...
May 30, 2019
Minimum wage increase coming Saturday
Minimum wage in BC is set to increase to 13.85 an hour on Saturday. That increase represents a 9.5 percent increase over the current rate of 12.65. In addition, liquor server minimum wages will increa...
May 30, 2019
Port union workers locked out on Westcoast as of this morning
*** UPDATE: WESTCOAST PORT WORKER LOCKOUT SHORT-LIVED*** More than 65 hundred members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union found themselves locked out as of 8:00 this morning. War...
May 30, 2019
Curbside recycling suspended in Smithers until further notice
Curbside recycling has been suspended in Smithers until further notice. Collection issues initially arose in the town following an unexpected fire at the Smithers Recycling Depot. Last week, the Town ...
May 29, 2019
Province passes Act to solidify CleanBC zero-emissions vehicle commitment
British Columbia has passed an act which will back one of its promises made in the CleanBC plan. A portion of the climate change plan, announced earlier this year, marked the province's intent to swit...
May 29, 2019
Skidegate and Old Massett Councils create renewable energy partnership
Two Haida communities have formed a partnership to develop renewable energy projects on Haida Gwaii. Tll Yahda (Make It Right) Energy (TYE) is a 50/50 venture between the Skidegate Band Council (SBC) ...
May 29, 2019
Quesnel receives funding to hire Carbon Review Coordinator to help with climate innitiatives
Thanks to 125 thousand dollars in fresh funding, the City of Quesnel is moving forward with their climate policies. Funding will come from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to help the city hi...
May 29, 2019