Tag Archives: smithers

More Covid-19 school exposures reported in Northern Health
Northern Health continues to see school exposures of COVID-19. Smithers Secondary had exposure to the virus December 7th and December 10th. Caledonia Secondary in Terrace had another exposure between ...
Rob Young Dec 17, 2020 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

Smithers RCMP seize drugs and guns in curfew check
On Wednesday, November 18, Smithers RCMP were conducting a curfew check from an investigation in Houston BC from September. While conducting the check on the individual, police saw a firearm in the re...
Rob Young Nov 23, 2020

New survey looks at anti-racism and anti-discrimination approaches during pandemic
A survey has been created for businesses in Smithers to reflect on their anti-racism and anti-discrimination approaches. This particular survey is anonymous and will have a focus on stigma as it perta...
Rob Young Nov 02, 2020

A dispute between two people sends one to hospital
On Oct. 3 Smithers RCMP were called out to a residence in the Riverside Trailer Park for a disturbance. When police arrived two men were located with one suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim had...
Rob Young Oct 30, 2020

Bulkey-Valley MP Taylor Bachrach pens letter to Air Canada urging resumption of flights in Smithers
In a letter to Air Canada CEO Calvin Rovinescu, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is urging them to resume scheduled flights to the Smithers Regional Airport (YYD) as soon as possible. Bachrach...
Rob Young Sep 15, 2020

Second annual Tears to Hope relay run taking place this weekend
The run is to raise awareness and end violence against Indigenous women and girls. To date, there is approximately 30 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls across Highway 16. This year's run...
Rob Young Jun 09, 2020

Town of Smithers conducting Water Flushing Program
The Town of Smithers will be conducting annual water main flushing that runs from May 11 to June 5. Two weeks prior to the annual Water Main Flushing Program beginning, chlorine will be added to the s...
Rob Young May 12, 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...
Rob Young 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...
Rob Young Mar 25, 2020

Update from the Smithers Chamber of Commerce & BC Chamber of Commerce
BC Government Listens to Urgent Business Feedback AN UPDATE FROM THE SMITHERS DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE March 24, 2020 Dear Chamber Members, We heard you. As you...
Rob Young Mar 24, 2020