CICK News

For years Smithers has been dealing with an increasing homelessness and poverty crisis.

Last week Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Calgary to sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding with Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith which outlines a new energy pact, which among other developments, would see a path forward to develop a new bitumen oil pipeline to the northern coast of Britis

The District of Kitimat Councillor Gerry Leibel proposed a motion for the council to create a new environmental committee which failed to pass.

Prince Rupert food security was front and centre at this week’s council meeting after School District 52 and Ecotrust Canada presented to Prince Rupert council about their joint school garden program.

Dr. Raina Fumerton is on the news to talk about Northern Health’s Climate Change and Sustainability Roadmap.

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Terrace to announce a new round of national building projects, adding the Ksi Lisims LNG project and PRGT pipeline to the list as well as the forthcoming North Coast Transmission line.

Exotic animals and YOU! Kyle Thibeault, operator of River Reptiles and Councillor Frank Wray weigh in on NR75, the mobile live animal program resolution at this year's UBCM.

Today on CICK News we remember them…. We also hear from Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Cenotaph in downtown Smithers. And we speak with Padre Doug Campbell.

Marlene Liddle is encouraging all Haida Gwaii land owners to call before they start digging to save potential Haida artifacts.

Sharon Hartwell, MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine addressed the legislature recently about some concerning reports from the Bulkley Lodge.