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Skeena-Bulkley Valley voters boost election turn out

Skeena-Bulkley Valley voters boost election turn out

Turnout was 9 per cent higher this election than 2021
Global headwinds won’t deter BC Works’ long-term investment in Kitimat: Simon Pascoe

Global headwinds won’t deter BC Works’ long-term investment in Kitimat: Simon Pascoe

BC Works GM highlights climate pressure and trade tension at Kitimat Chamber of Commerce AGM
Principals switch schools

Principals switch schools

Principals in Houston and Smithers are switching schools, School District 54 has announced.
Council to reach out to community

Council to reach out to community

District of Houston councillors have decided they need to expand their contact with the community. Although
PNG proposal could double Northwest gas delivery costs

PNG proposal could double Northwest gas delivery costs

Councillors reject soaring rate hike and challenge PNG’s financial planning
Wildfire service keeps close eye on forecasts

Wildfire service keeps close eye on forecasts

B.C. Wildfire Service officials are keeping a close eye on weather forecasts as warmer spring weather takes hold in the northwest.
Grants aid regional transit services

Grants aid regional transit services

Two regional transit services have received enough money from the provincial government to continue operating into 2027.
More seniors housing proposed

More seniors housing proposed

$1.2 million towards 8 fish and wildlife conservation projects in Skeena region

$1.2 million towards 8 fish and wildlife conservation projects in Skeena region

The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is providing the funding
Vancouver student recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage

Vancouver student recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage

UBC student Bonn Herrera saw multiple dead bodies; police say the death toll is now at 11, with many more seriously injured