On September 15th Premier David Eby announced his government will build special facilities for those detained under the mental health act, often called “involuntary care”.
cin k'ihk is the Wet'suwet'en word for the songs you are given (gifted) throughout your life that tell your story. It can also be called your "trail of songs".
On September 21st the writ official dropped for the BC Provincial election, which cold see a new government elected on October 19th, as the Conservative and NDP are neck and neck in the latest polls.
The BC Wildlife Federation made a stop in Smithers to meet with voters and discuss BCWF priorities for the upcoming election and what changes they would like to see around habitat protection and better management of wildlife populations and ensure hunting and fishing rights are protected as well.
Selective fishing in the Skeena region has a long turbulent history. Traditional harvesting conducted by First Nations used weirs and traps, beach seins, dip nets and in modern times, fish wheels to trap salmon for food and economic purposes .
The Smithers Mountain Bike Association responds to local stewardship group that claim their latest multi-use trail on Hudson Bay Mountain threatens the delicate environment of the alpine terrain.