Category Archives: News

Province Denies Environmental Assessment Certificate for Mine Northeast of Smithers
A proposed mine northeast of Smithers has once again been denied an environmental assessment certificate. Pacific Booker Minerals first applied for a certificate for their proposed gold, copper, and m...
Jeff Blagden Feb 08, 2022 Site Map from Pacific Booker Minerals website.

Commercial Development in Kitimat Featuring Restaurant, Gas Bar, and More Referred to ACP
Plans to bring a new commercial development featuring a gas bar, restaurant, and stores to Kitimat took a step closer to reality last night. That development is set to go up at 36 Highway 37, at one o...
Jeff Blagden Feb 08, 2022

February 8th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 3,287 new cases of Covid-19 over the three days between Friday and Sunday. That works out to an average of 1,096 cases per day. It brings the province's active case total...
Jeff Blagden Feb 08, 2022

Haisla Bridge Repairs Planned for this Week Postponed to a Later Date
Construction work which had been planned in Kitimat this week is being postponed. Late last week, the District warned drivers to expect delays due to scheduled repairs on the Haisla Bridge. Originally...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022

Gidimt'en Land Defenders Make Submission to UN, Citing Human Rights Violations by Canada and BC
Gidimt'en Land Defenders are citing on-going human rights violations by Canada and BC in a submission made to the United Nations. Titled "Militarization of Wet'suwet'en Lands and Canada's Ongoing Viol...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022

Smithers/ Telkwa Recycling Depot Temporarily Closed Due to Supply Issues
Residents of Smithers and Telkwa are going to have to hold on to their recycling a bit longer, thanks to an on-going supply shortage. Currently, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako's Depots are f...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022

Kitimat Hot Tub Closed Down for Mechanical Repairs
Kitimat residents who enjoy a good post-swin hot tub session are going to be disappointed. A mechanical issue is forcing the closure of the hot tub at the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre, until further not...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022

District of Wells Votes in New Mayor, and Three New Councillors
Ed Coleman is the new Mayor of the District of Wells, following a by-election to fill the role and three vacant Council seats on Saturday. Coleman, a former Quesnel City Councillor, nabbed 89 of 116 v...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022

FNHMA Hosting Third Town Hall Tomorrow, Focused on Navigating Addictions During Covid
Tomorrow, the First Nations Health Managers Association will host a town hall focused on navigating addictions during the pandemic. It is the third in a series of 12 virtual town halls being held week...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022

Ottawa Declares Local State of Emergency Over Freedom Rally Protests
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has called a local state of emergency due to on-going protests in the Capital. Protests picked up at the end of last month, with truck drivers and supporters making the journey...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022