Category Archives: News
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
PPE drive to help support Mills Memorial Hospital
There is currently a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers. Donations of all equipment including, gowns, gloves, masks and eye protection are needed in high quantities....
Mar 25, 2020
Rio Tinto donates $50,000 to Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
Rio Tinto announced today that it will donate $50,000 to the Kitimat General Hospital Foundation, to ensure that supplies needed in the ongoing battle against Covid-19 are available. "It will be used ...
Mar 25, 2020
$82 billion aid package passes in the House of Commons
This morning the House of Commons passed the bill to free up $82 billion in Covid-19 relief, the bill is now in front of the senate. The Federal Government is also delaying the time to pay student loa...
Mar 25, 2020
Air Canada suspends flights into Smithers Regional Airport
Air Canada suspends flights into the Smithers Regional Airport for the remainder of Mar. 2020. Essential airport services will continue to be maintained. Airport staff has been directed to take approp...
Mar 25, 2020
Haisla Nation Council requesting limitation of non-essential traffic to Kitamaat Village
The Haisla Nation Council is respectfully requesting that all traffic into Kitamaat Village be limited to local residents, employees and people conducting business on behalf of the organization. This ...
Mar 24, 2020
City of Prince Rupert issuing new orders in fight against Covid-19
Following the declaration of a state of local emergency the City of Prince Rupert is issuing two orders. The first being that all foreign and domestic travelers, with the exception of essential servic...
Mar 24, 2020