Category Archives: News

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

Certain Hankook Branded Kimchi Sold in BC Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
A recall warning has been issued for a specific type of kimchi made by T-Brothers Food and Trading, sold in British Columbia. Hankook Original Kimchi featuring Korean lettering on the label, is being ...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022

UPDATE: Kevin Falcon Wins Vote, Becomes New Leader of the BC Liberal Party, Makes New Appointments
After a one and a half year vacancy, the BC Liberal Party finally has a new leader. Kevin Falcon took the title after receiving 52 percent of the points in this weekend's vote. Skeena MLA Ellis Ross f...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022 Photo from Kevin Falcon's website (kevinfalcon.ca)

February 7th Covid-19 Update
British Columbia is reporting 1,799 new cases of Covid-19, as of Friday night. That brings the province's active case total to 25,479, with 946 in hospital, and 139 in ICU. Of the new cases, 191 come ...
Jeff Blagden Feb 07, 2022