Category Archives: News
My Mountain Co-op asking people not to recreate at Shames Mountain
My Mountain Co-op is asking locals to refrain from heading to the Shames Ski Area. A scene in the parking lot on Mar. 21 was not a display of people practicing social distancing. As business owners th...
Mar 27, 2020
Additional relief for businesses and workers announced this morning
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that 75% of workers wages will be covered to help qualifying businesses. For small store front businesses, Canada is launching the Canada Emergency Business...
Mar 27, 2020
66 new Covid-19 cases in the Province today 11 total in Northern Health
There are 66 new cases to report today bringing the provincial total to 725. There are now total 11 cases in Northern health. Dr. Bonnie Henry made 2 additional orders under the public health act in B...
Mar 26, 2020
Vehicle fire shuts down Highway 97 near Alexandria
Early this morning a northbound car hauler caught fire on Highway 97 at Picard Road near Alexandria. Once the fire started, the driver managed to disconnect his truck from the trailer but the trailer ...
Mar 26, 2020
Haisla Nation Council donates $300,000 to Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
The Haisla Nation Council has made a donation of $300,000 to the Kitimat General Hospital Foundation supporting community preparedness for Covid-19. The money provided will primarily be used towards s...
Mar 26, 2020
North American Indigenous games have been postponed
The North American Indigenous Games have been postponed until 2021. In a Facebook post organizers say health and safety is a top priority for all communities. An important note is that athletes who ag...
Mar 26, 2020
Municipal states of emergency suspended as new steps are taken by the province in the fight against Covid-19
During an update today Premier John Horgan says the government is taking unprecedented steps to protect supply chains for goods and services, and stopping the resale of food and medical supplies. Mini...
Mar 26, 2020
Quarantine act requires people to self isolate following international travel among other announcements today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that the portal for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will launch as soon as possible and people will start receiving money within 14 days. The federal gov...
Mar 26, 2020
Northwest Trade Expo has been cancelled
Smithers District Chamber of Commerce has officially decided to cancel the 2020 Northwest Trade Expo. The expo was scheduled for May 1 and 2, the District Chamber says even if there is improvements in...
Mar 25, 2020
B.C. government introduces package suspending evictions and helping renters and landlords
B.C. cabinet met this morning and approved a package and it is designed to give immediate protection to landlords and renters. The British Columbia government is suspending evictions and offering a $5...
Mar 25, 2020