Jackie Wagner is an end of life doula working out of Vanderhoof, BC.

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Sybille Haeussler is a researcher for the Bulkley Valley Research Centre in Smithers, BC as well as a University of Northern BC adjunct professor.

Today we check-in with Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill about the ongoing issues with the current homeless encampment, how businesses and citizens are being affected and what comes next in the saga for a solution that’s suitable for everyone.

When and why should you make a will? Pam is talking to Smithers notary Kathryn Johnson about that today on CICK News.

 

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This evening Smithers council when decide on how to proceed with amendments to the Parks and Open Spaces Bylaw Number 1951. That would allow for overnight sheltering and camping in many Smithers’ owned properties, including many community parks.

After more than a year, the Gitxaala Nation launched their much anticipated legal challenge of B.C.’s mineral tenures act in B.C.

Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen and Joel Stalund, Executive Director of the Gitanyow Band Office.

 

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Last night nearly 200 people filed into the Smithers Christian Reformed Church to speak out about potential amendments to bylaw 1951 regarding Parks and open spaces.

Mark Gray, CEO Telkwa Coal on the proposed Telkwa Coal Mine in northern BC.

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Last week the provincial government announced $65 million dollars for Prince Rupert to deal with immediate issues to the water system infrastructure to ensure the community of more than 12,000 people has clean drinking water.