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The MMIWG march in Terrace is happening at 12PM on Friday, February 14th. Learn about Tears To Hope Society's event from Executive Director Lorna Brown and guest speaker Angela MacDougall from the Battered Womens Support Service in Vancouver.
The All Native Basketball Tournament is celebrating its 65th birthday this week with another outstanding line-up of some of the best basketball teams in western north America.
paceKits are a self collection evidence kit for people who have been sexually assaulted.
As Canada and Mexico thwart the threat of 25% tariffs from the United States for another 30 days, we check in with the Smithers Chamber of Commerce about their plans to support local businesses if those tariffs ever do come into effect.Plain and simple, buy local, or buy Canadian.
Northern Firefighters go south to California to fight a fire without water. How the Northwest Regional Hospital Board paid for Kysen Regional Hospital in Terraces NICU.
As sawmills in Northern, B.C. continue to be shuttered, a local mill has become the latest casualty.
In case you missed it, today we speak to Suhair and Orwa, who came to Smithers with their family as refugees during the Syrian revolution. Now that Assad is gone, they are hopeful for the future of their homeland.
Dr Haley Tumas is leading a webinar on genetic biodiversity in BC's forests and info on salmonella in eggs sold in the Bulkley Valley.
Esso/7-11 "bad gas" story update, NDIT grant applications are open until January 31st, and the Smithers Community Services Association is celebrating a new and very successful hamper program.
Almost a month ago, after more than 50 years under the Assad regime, Syrians dictator Basar Al Assad fled the country, after several rebel groups united to bring down the brutal government that has been clinging to power for the past decade, following years of bloodshed.
The legacy of Joe Sullivans roots runs deep. As one of the founding members of the Kispiox Valley Music Festival, in operation since 1994, this festival continues to thrive after nearly three decades.
We’re coming close to the end of another year and as such we like to reflect back on some of our most memorable interviews from the past year.Take a listen:
The Hopeful Campaign, which stand for: H–Hike & Bike, O–Opt for green energy, P–Plant a veggie garden, E–Eat locally-produced food, F–Foster local travel, U–Use plastic-free options, L–Limit consumption, !–Positive Action Inspires Others to Hope, aims to alleviate the pressures of the climate
What is the Code of Silence? Sounds like something out of the Superman movies or an episode of Seinfeld, but it's real Jerry, and it's fabulous.
As more and more dangerous good traverse Canadian rail lines, communities across northern B.C.
Andrea Newell is the Economic Development Officer for the town of Houston speaking to CICK News about their housing plan.
Michelle Lindemann is a Metis woman who just received a $10,000 scholarship for her work in technology in Civil Engineering.Jonathan Cooper is the NH Health Administrator talking about the new Kysen Regional Hospital in Terrace along with Clair Rattee, Conservative Skeena MLA.
Tamara Davidson, the only Northern, B.C. MLA in government, has recently taken on the role of Environment Minister.
Winter composting and how Burns Lake changed the minds of many with a composting incentive program called the Food Cycler.
Mark De Hoog and a team of youths are changing the face of mental health in the Bulkley Valley.
Pam speaks with the executive director of the Public library Interlink Federation about an upcoming event this evening.But first:Yesterday marked the 93rd Remembrance Day in Canada, droves attended the ceremony at the Cenotaphs across the region.
The Ksan Society in Terrace is requesting town support on thwir funding request to keep their All Genders Trauma Counselling program running.
After more than a decade in the making, the documentary film Yintah, the Wet’suwet’en word meaning land, is making the rounds at film festivals all over the world.
Celina Hall is speaking about caring for caregivers from the Terrace Regional Hospice Network.
National Pharmacare, C-64, is set to roll out in the coming months, starting with federal coverage for contraceptives and diabetes medications. But how will the multi-billion-dollar deal benefit the people of northwest, B.C.? How much will this cost taxpayers?
A pilot made an emergency landing on Highway 16 near Raymond Road on Tuesday night and Graeme Pole's photography Exhibition 'Between Worlds' opens up at the Misty Rivers Gallery on November 1st in New Hazelton.
The votes are in but they are still being counted, in one of the tightest political races in B.C.’s history.As it stands now, the NDP walked away with 46 seats, the Conservatives with 45 and the Greens with 2 seats. One has enough to form a majority, but that could change.
Learn the ins and outs of our regional fire centre (NW Fire Centre) through the lens of Dispatch, Operations, and Prevention managers.
Highlights from the Bulkley Valley-Stikine All Candidates Forum and Smithers Art Gallery 6x6 sale is back!
With less than two weeks until the next provincial election, we continue our coverage with three more Candidate interviews from the riding of Bulkley Valley-Stikine.
Sarah Zimmerman is a Terrace city councillor running provincially for the second time for the New Democratic Party.
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.
The Old Massett Village Council is opening a hudroponic veggies trailer for locals to eat fresh veggies year round!And a handful of local disc golfers are en route to the Canadian National Disc Golf Championship this weekend.
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 .
Abigail Joseph is a Wet'suwet'en fisher, mother, and example of the next generation of food providers on Wet'suwet'en land.
A blockade has been erected at the intersection of the cranberry junction and highway 37, about two hours northeast of Terrace.
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.
Laura Piccinin Lesbihonest tour comes to Smithers and Minister Adrian Dix visits Smithers to celebrate 150 new beds for longterm care.
Fire activity in the Northwest Fire Zone has progressive got worse over the past few days. Smoke has inundated local communities for more than 3 days with moderate to high levels of particulate mater, tiny particles that can impact lung development and cause raspatory issues.
Wildfire evacuation stress and how to deal with it with Dr. Raina Fumerton, Wildfire update from NorthWest Fire Centre Information Officer, and Canada's BEST fly caster is headed to Ahus, Sweden for the World Chmpionships!
Dempsey Bob, the world renound and celebrated Tahltan Tlingit artist is opening a new exhibit at the North Pacific Cannery.
Penny Nikal and Henry Mitchell are talking about the 101st annual Sports Days Event at the Witset Ball Park this weekend.And a slice of life from a Wet'suwet'en fisher and mother, Abigail Joseph.
Smithers, B.C. has a long-standing history of being a hub for the arts, music, agriculture, politics, and tourism. But downtown Main Street in Smithers is the nerve centre, as might say, all the action is on Main Street. Patrons from all over Northwest, B.C.
BC Fruit Trees Co-Op gave their members little to no notice before sending out a press release that they were closing down operations immediately. What does this mean for BC growers and farmers who rely on BC Fruit Trees for their packaging and marketing?
Fisheries throughout the Skeena Watershed are in full swing right now. Thousands of salmon are headed up river to their home systems to spawn and then die. Many salmon will complete the journey, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the population is healthy.
The Smithers Mountain Bike Association is building a new trail near Crater Lake and Cycle 16 recevied $9.8M in provincial funding for the Telkwa-to-Smithers Connector Trail.
In just three days more than 10,000 elite athletes from around the world will descend on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
The community of Lax Kw’alaams, along with Gitxaała, Gitga’at and the Kitasoo/Xai’xais announced their opposition to Canada and British Columbia initialing treaties with neighbouring nations Kitsumkalum and Kitsalus last week. Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece said now that the government has move
A couple is issued a letter warning that their boulevard garden boxes need to be removed or they will be given a fine from the town of Smithers.
As summer begins with heat waves across the country, it also means music festival season is finally here.
Chief Dsta'hyl (Adam Gagnon) sentencing result and Trudy Klassen, a Prince George Councillor talking about Nuclear Power Conductors in BC.
Canada Day celebrations broke out all over the country yesterday, and here in Northwest B.C. crowds and fireworks gathered to mark Canada’s 157rd birthday.
Highlights from the Tuesday June 25th town of Smithers Council meeting including a presentation from The SkeenaWild Conservation Trust Exec. Director Greg Knox and municipalities new responsibilities to absorb costs usually supported by the province.
Earlier this month Wet’suwet’en land defenders and members of the Otomi, Nahua, Totonaco and Tepehua tribes in Mexico, filed a shareholder proposal during TC Energy’s AGM asking for an independent assessment of the financial damage TC Energy has incurred from failing to obtain Free, Prior and Inf
The Lax Kw’alaams Band and members of the Nine Allied Tsimshian Tribes were in Vancouver this week for a five-day federal court hearing over their concerns with the Liberal governments plans to implement a Marine Protected Area off B.C.’s coast, which they say will negatively impact their
Bronwyn Young from the Northern Society for Domestic Peace and Jocelyn Foiart of the Smithers RCMP Detachment are speaking about the functions and origins of the Smithers Situation Table.
Food Security Coordinator for the Smithers Community Servies Association Christine Bruce is explaining the new food program connecting eaters with local growers called Everybody Eats.
Jennifer Rice is the current NDP MLA for the riding of North Coast, but after 11 years in the legislature she’s stepping back from politics to focus on her young family.
Last week we reported about the RCMP investigation into vandalism to several signs erected along the Highway 16 corridor by the Nine Allies Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams outlining their traditional place names and territorial boundaries.
Last week the House of Commons voted unanimously to pass Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, to include anti-scab legislation, and you heard that right, unanimously. A huge legislative anomaly, given the history of such a contentious issue.
Accessibility week in Smithers with Disc Golf Assocaition, Salwayter Hank on his second album in Sm'algyax language, and River Wilde on Smithers Pride update for 2024.
There are many Nations with territories throughout the Skeena, and in some cases overlap. Sometimes these overlapping areas can lead to territorial disputes.
PIerre Pollievre in Smithers, Ellis Ross on Haida Title BC Legislature, MLA Bernier on forestry and Houston Mayor Brienen on Houston CANFOR future and keeping emotions at bay.
Interviews fromthe North Central Local Government Association Conference in Smithers, BC from May 13 - 16.
Micro plastics are everywhere. Tiny particles that break up from all kinds of unnatural products from polyester shirts and spandex to nylon gillnets and floating buoys out in the ocean.
CANFOR has announced a further suspension of their Houston sawmill, leaving the town in a state of further unease. Mayor Shane Brienen and Joanne Woodbeck are on the news for May 14th.
This spring, the Smithers social media rumour mill has been working overtime. Bulkley Valley Custom Slaughter, the local abattoir, which serviced all types of slaughter and meat packaging in the north, suddenly closed its doors in March.
With only 6 months left before the next provincial election parties, candidates and advocacy groups are gearing up for what could be one of the hottest political contests this province has seen in years.
Jimmy Morgan from the Gitanyow Lax'yip Guardians Program about bear-human conflict and Barbara Dallaire about senior's housing needs.
After securing more than $200 million dollars in Federal and Provincial funding, Prince Rupert is set to embark on the largest single infrastructure investment since it’s inception more than 10 years ago.
The Haida Nation and the province of British Columbia have signed an landmark agreement, first of its kind, that affirms, once and for all, that the Haida People have inherited Aboriginal Title to Haida Gwaii.
As warmer temperatures melt the remaining snow, more than 80 per cent of BC is still under a drought warning. At the same time were seeing an early start to the wildfire season with crews already monitoring and in some cases battling holdover fires from 2023.
the return of the sandhill cranes means SPRINGTIME in the Bulkley Valley and a short update from the town of Smithers about the fire at the tent encampment on Friday April 11th.
April 14 - 20 is Sexual Violence Awareness Week in Smithers so we are speaking with Airika Owen and Carol Seychuk from the Northern Society for Domestic Peace.
It’s budget season and as governments and municipalities get ready to layout their financial priorities for the year we check in with Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill about infrastructure projects for 2024 and what a another tax increase will look like as the cost of living continues to inch higher i
Natural Health Products in Canada are under the microscope according to Health Canada. New legislation will bring new costs to any NHP provider.
Prince Rupert has finally got word that the city of 12,000 can begin the arduous task of replacing their entire water and sewer infrastructure after they received more than 77 million dollars form the Federal government’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.
Yesterday the Town of Smithers announced that they will be embarking on a $7.5 million project to upgrade the current wastewater treatment plant.
Lee Ewald, Telkwa Councillor is talking about Telkwa's growing senior population and housing needs in the village of 1300 people.Edward Quinlan is celebrating World Poetry Day with Pam during a relaxed and conversational interview.
If A Tree Falls, Part Two. By River Wilde. For a list of all sources and links, see here: https://www.smithersradio.com/program-playlist/cick-news-playlist-09062023
After years of challenges and the crippling impacts of three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare across Canada is looking pretty bleaks these days.
Mike McDiarmid - School Board Trustee of SD54 is talking about the upcoming school year for SD54.
Today we speak with Statistics Canada Analyst about the increase in crime numbers what the story and trends the numbers tell.
The third annual Peace and Unity Summit was held in Smithers this past week with many Indigenous delegates from across the province and beyond.
The Bulkley Valley - Witset Primary Care Network aims to connect the over 4000 "unattached patients" in the Bulkley Valley with a healthcare professional (Nurse Practitioner or doctor).
Fisheries across the region have been active for nearly two months, and as sockeye and especially pink salmon see solid returns midway through August, many are celebrating the days along our beloved rivers. But as we await a provincial announcement about weather or not communities, lodges and loc
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BYLAWS NO. 1958 AND 1959 Public Hearing for "Bylaw No. 1958 - Town of Smithers Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1935 Amendment No. 23-02" [Capri Motor Inn and Tandoori Restaurant land use designation change] and "Bylaw No. 1959 - Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw No.
Northern BC has been locked into a level 5 drought for more than a month and if major rain events don’t happen between now and the fall, farms and ranches may be in a tight spot.
CANFOR communications official Michelle Ward and Houston BC Mayor SHane Brienen are speaking about the July 27th meeting of the CANFOR board members which was supposed to determine the future of the (currently closed) Sawmill.
We are half way through the this years salmon run and already there are some encouraging signs but also some troubling realities.
Alex Freedman, Executive Director of the Community Radio Fund of Canada is speaking on Bill C-18 and how Canadian news outlets are effected.
University of Northern British Columbia’s Professor Peter Jackson from the Faculty of Environment speaks about an air quality monitoring interactive map he and his student have development to better track impacts to local air quality. And we’ll speak with Dr.
As of June 7th, 2023, the new Quick Bridge is open and in use. Residents feel that it's a good thing ultimately, but mourn the 101 year old Howe Truss structure that was demolished for this new structure. Interviews with Bill Leitch (Min.
Wildfires continue to rage across the province, and one of the epicentres is now in the central interior caribou region as well as the Nadine region and southern parts of the northwest fires centre.
Last year Alex Cuba, the Latin-Canadian music sensation from Smithers BC via Cuba, won the Grammy for best Latin Music Album of the year, Mendo.
Saltwater Hank's full Sm'algya̱x language album (and it rocks!) and Tatlow Fest organizers prepare for this weekend's events (Nick Meyer)
This past weekend marked the 40th anniversary of the Midsummer Music Festival in Smithers, one of Northwest B.C.’s more prestigious and longest running concert gatherings.
How much mail do you receive in a week, how many packages? Well if you're in Rural Canada, it’s getting harder to send and receive mail.
Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast on BC Pharmacies new prescription services and Glen INgram about CICK's annual funding drive (happening now until June 30th!)
Marian Rose of the Smithers Midsummer Music Festival and Erinn McPherson of the Terrace music and art festival, Valhalla Fest.
In advance of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we take a look at some of the best Indigenous stories we’ve covered across Northwest BC.
Over the past couple of weeks, on the north west corner of the Bulkley Valley District Hospital, a mural has been taking shape. A mural painted by the Raven Tequila collective that has been years in the making.
Masset Airport updates - Joshua Humphries (Masset CAO) and a continued conversation about working with disabilites in BC with Mick Miller (Terrace, BC).
Last week Enbridge abruptly pulled their application to extend a permit for their West Coast Connector Gas Transmission pipeline.
More than 1.35 million acres of conservation and recreational lands in Northwest BC was cancelled by the provincial government over the past four years.
Leni Goggins is on the news from the New Inclusive Economy about the AccessAbility Roadshow and Dan is talking to people at Smithers Pride on May 27th.
Smithers Pride review by June featuring interviews with Perry Rath, River Wilde, and Melissa Sawatsky and Sandra Schuffert (Smithers Public Library)
Smithers Pride update: Frank Wray (Smithers town councillor) and Ryan Armstrong (Pride board) comment on protests at town hall.
This weekend Smithers will light up for its first major Roller derby match between the Bulkley Valley Bruisers and the Rated PG Thrashers at the Smithers Civic Centre on may 27th at 7pm.
This weekend Smithers will light up for its first major Roller derby match between the Bulkley Valley Bruisers and the Rated PG Thrashers at the Smithers Civic Centre on may 27th at 7pm.
Flood warnings and Wildfire evacuation alerts, its May and the temperature has been rising fast, causing a lot of stress and possible property damage as all eyes are on the rivers and the dozens of fires burning in B.C.
Ronnie West, witness at the Human Rights Tribunal in Burns Lake interview and Counc. Frank Wray (Smithers) about the RCMP retroactive pay invoice the town receieved.
Kathleen Martens on the Human Rights Tribunal in Burns Lake for members of the Babine Lake Nation against the RCMP's handling of their case ovder 10 years ago.
Farmers markets, food security and backyard gardens have been taking on new meaning flowing the panic buying and sometimes bare-shelved groceries stores during the covid years.
Human Rights Commission Tribunal regarding RCMP's mishandling of investigation into abuse at Imaculata Day School in Burns Lake.
On Friday, a local advocacy group called BV Clean Air Now, along with Conservation North, sent a letter to the provincial Minister for Environment and Climate Change, George Hayman, calling on him to suspend the permit for the Drax wood pellet plant in Smithers.
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. [Transcript below]
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. Transcript below:
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.Transcript Below:
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.
Will George, Economic Development Office for Town of Smithers about Bylaw 24 (Parks and Open Spaces) discussion to allo wnew spaces for temporary overnight sheltering.Full episode transcript below:
Last week, after a lengthy investigation by the Transportation Safety Board into the the sinking of the tugboat Ingenika near Kitimat BC in 2021, that killed both Troy Pearson and Charley Cragg, found that the Ingenika’s crew were not adequately trained, onboard survival equipment had not been ma
What Matters in Our Valley (Nancy Cody and Jay Gilden)[Transcript below] Today on CICK News:
Today we’ll hear from some of those on the frontlines of this cutting edge research how melting glaciers will have positive and negative effects on salmon, what challenges lay ahead, how ocean changes are hindering some populations and how communities are helping salmon for an uncertain future.
Our feature interview with Emily Orr, The United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union Business Agent, is here to chat about the recent calls to the federal government to end foreign ownership of Canadian commercial fishing licenses along B.C.’s coast.
Banned Books and Cooking Classes (Wendy Wright, Smithers Public Library Director and Patricia Kolida, Smithers Multicultural Society). [Transcript provided below]
The 63rd All Native Basketball Tournament wrapped up this past weekend with new victors crowned champions of the all native in what was once of the most exciting tournaments in recent years. Today we’ll hear from organizers, players and fans as to why the all native is still the premier sporting
On February 11th, 2021 the tug boat Ingenika sank in rough seas near Kitimat, B.C. It sank as it took on water after trying to pull a large barge in the Gardner Canal, which was battered by icy winds gusting at more than 70 knots.
Share the love in Smithers! Interviews with Salvation Army, Dze L'Kant Friendship Centre, Northwest Animal Shelter, and the Gredel Group as well as Sheena Miller is on the news talking about Chamber Week events in Smithers.
On January 25th, Canfor announced a series of closures to its BC operation, closing a Chetwynd mill permanently and shutting down their mill in Houston for extended period while they initiate a major redevelopment of the site.
Bill C-5 passes to decriminalize personal possession of certain illegal drugs. How will this affect Northern Health services? Dr Rakel Kling interview
A Smithers teen is headed to the international stage this year to compete in what was once considered a fringe sport: The world cup of roller derby.
Earlier this month the Wet’suwet’en along with the David Suzuki Foundation, called for a work-stop order for the Coastal GasLink pipeline currently being built in northwest bc.
Part 3 Quick Bridge - Jordan Sciberras from Luxton Contruction on decommissioning timeline and MoTI response to questions.
Quick Bridge Saga Part Two: interviews with David Gillespie, Bridget Gillespie, and Greg Young
New research is giving us a glimpse of what’s in store for western Canadian glaciers in the coming decades.
Sarah De Leeuw is talking about a new Undergraduate textbook to de-colonialize learning.
As we entre 2023 we continue with a look back at our work this past year. Today we’ll revisit the support that grew across Northwest BC, especially in Smithers with fundraising and aid for Ukraine after Russia invaded in late February.
Pam's Year in Review for 2022. Featuring David Gillespie, Rena Gibson, Dr Sheila Smith, Kris Olsen, the members of the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program, Jordyn Morin, and Penny Louie.
Matthew Beedle on field studies at Coast Mountain College and Kathryn Boyd's grade 9 English class project called The People of Smithers.
Over the past few years on BC’s central and north coasts, a humpback whale known as Moon to researches and observers, has cruised these water for food before making the 4,800 km journey to the breeding grounds of Hawaii.
Taxi Shortage and Shames Mountain Adventures today on CICK News. Guests Christian Theberge and Will George.
In 1997, after years of litigation, the supreme court of Canada ruled on what is known as the landmark Deglamuukw-Gisday’wa case.
Crime rates in Northwest BC have seen a sharp increase this past year and businesses across the region are feeling the brunt. Terrace, however, is experiencing a particular proliferation of these crimes in recent months, with several businesses reporting multiple break-ins and robberies.
Houston Emergency Services is looking for volunteers! Find out what it takes. Jim Daignault and Daphne Tofsrud
For the past 30 years Northern Society for domestic Peace has operated the Passage Transition house for women and children fleeing violence or in crisis seeking a safe place to stay.
Crime rates across Northwest communities have seen a drastic spike in the past couple of years; break-ins, robberies and in some cases, violent crimes have been on the rise and local community leaders are calling on their members of parliament and legislative assemblies, as well as the federal go
Sarah de Leeuw - UNBC Humanities Chair and co-editor of anti-colonial health textbook for undergrads
Today on the Scrum, 70 years after the development of the Kenny Dam and subsequent Nechako Reservoir to feed hydro electric power to the Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat, which displaced hundreds in the process, the Cheslatta Nation is hard at work trying to rehabilitate more than 400
In advance of Remembrance Day this Friday, we speak with Padre Doug Campbell of the 11th field regiment, now based in Smithers, about the significants of Remembrance Day and why, despite growing polarization in this country, there is still hope to come together and unite.
Today we speak to attorney Ian Lawson about the intricacies of the Chipeniuk lawsuit against BC Timber Sales, how it came to be in the first place, and why it ended the way it did.
Madonna Saunderson, Media Relations for RCMP re: Sunshine Inn fire (Oct 26th) and Madeleine Ghatavi on "Smithers Talks".
Jordyn Morin speaks to three Smithers council members about their promises for the Indigenous communities they will work with as new town councillors. Frank Wray, Sam Raven, and Genevieve Paterson.
Smithers Excellence in Business and Community Awards and Salvation Army's Food Bank (Sheena Miller and lt. Rick Apperson)
David Eby was in Smithers to discuss his recently release housing proposal, which he says will finally bring relief to the housing crisis in BC, if he is elected leader of the provincial NDP and thus the next primer of BC on Dec.
Live election coverage of the Smithers Municipal Election with Pam Haasen and Dan Mesec. Guest: David Schroeter (Chief Elections Officer) and Gladys Atrill (re-elected mayor of Smithers)
Morgyn Budden and Jordyn Morin talk to candidates in Smithers and Terrace about their promise to the Wet'suwet'en and Tsimshian communities they work with.
It’s the final days of the bc municipal elections campaghin and we speak with mayor candidates in Prince Rupert for a hotly contested race between Jason Hhwang Steve Fitzpatrick and Herb Pond. Also on the show today, Pam peaks with Village of Telkwa Mayor candidates Leroy Dekens.
We are just 4 days away from voters heading to the ballot boxes for the 2022 BC Municipal elections.
Today on CICK News, with more local election covergaen in advance of the October 15th election, we hear from three more councillor candidates for the Town of Smithers.
Today on CICK News we speak with three more councillor candidates for the town of Smithers, continuing our coverage for the 2022 BC Municipal elections. Tonight we hear from Calvin Elliott Jason McCrindle and Adam Koch.
We continue our coverage of the 2022 Smithers Municipal elections with the first two conversations with incumbent councillors vying to keep their easts on Smithers council come October 15th.
Pam asks Smithers: "Why vote?" and Smithers Elections Officers David Schroeter and Kim Davis on where, when and how to vote this October.
Smithers library, Town of Smithers and Smithers Art Gallery denied funding for new community centre, a 17-year saga
Prince Rupert Mayor, Lee Brain has held that position for eight years. Earlier this year he announced he would not be seeking re-election in October. We speak with Brain about the changes he's overseen in Rupert, what still needs to be done and what comes next.
Today on CICK News, We speak with Joy Thorkelson she’s with the United Allied Fisherman’s Union in Prince Rupert, they called out the federal department of fisheries and oceans recently after they closed the marine commercial harvest of Skeena Sockeye on August 7th.
Members of the Gidimt'en clan of the Wet’suwet’en took their fight against the coastal gas link pipeline on the road last month, traveling in a caravan across the country for nation-to-nation discussions and demonstrations. Today we hear from Chief Na' Moks about what he heard and saw on the cros
Today on CICK NEWS we speak with Chairman and Managing Director of Telkwa Coal, Mark Gray.
Today on CICK NEWS Salmon have returned to the Skeena Watershed, the river is full of life and as is the custom every year the Wet’suwet’en and their neighbours have gathered in the community of Witset to honour and welcome the salmon back to their territory. David DeWit, a leader in the communit
Today on CICK NEWS we speak with Matrtin Halsbaure, who appeared as a recent delegation in front of Smithers council to discuss the lack of action on the Property Clean Energy Program PACE program and how we need to start taking climate change and extreme weather events more serious at municipal
Today on CICK NEWS, we dive into the impact two years of covid had on the service industry here in northwest bc and why some restaurants in Smithers are ready to move on and sell.
Today on CICK NEWS, we dive into the impact two years of covid had on the service industry here in northwest bc and why some restaurants in Smithers are ready to move on and sell.
Stephanie Anderson - curator (Northern Indigenous Perspectives) and Dustin Porter (Mt Layton Hot Springs Abandoned Places)
Today on CICK NEWS, we check-in with local journalist, Amanda Follett-Hosgood about her time reporting in the north and working at the Tyee.
Jonathan Boyed, a hydrologist with the River Forecast Centre of BC is here today to give us an update about potential flood risks in the region and what to watch out for in the coming days and weeks as the rain continues to pour down.
Today on CICK NEWS we check in with the Northwest Fire Centre’s Casda Thomas. Also on the show today, we catch up with Midsummer Music Festival co-founders Marian Rose and George Stokes on nearly forty years of Festival.
Today we’ll hear from Molly Wickham, Slaydo, spokesperson for the Gidimt’en checkpoint about why they decided now to filed the lawsuit as well we’ll speak with the lawyer representing Gidimt’en clan members that filed the lawsuit Neil Chantler.
On CICK NEWS, we dive into the current childcare crisis in Smithers and some concerned parents' attempt to save the Muheim Strong Start program from being consolidated with the Walnut Park Strong Start into one singular program.
Future Fest, Valhalla Festival and Wetzinkwa Community Forest wildfire risk reduction plan for 2022
Bear awareness begins with YOU! As black and grizzly bears come out of hibernation, it's time to be vigilant. Interviews with Ginger Westbrook, C.O. Ron Leblanc, and Angelika Langen
Today on CICK NEWS we speak with Matrtin Halsbaure, speaking to he lack of action on the Property Clean Energy Program PACE program. And we'll speak with the Mayor of Smithers, Gladys Atrill about the recent delegation and what the town is already doing to lighten its carbon footprint.
On CICK NEWS today, we visit the Wet’suwet’en fisheries camp at Morice lake, part of a smolt trapping program to better understand salmon productivity in the lake.
Today on CICK NEWS we get an update about what has been happening on Wet’suwet’en territory out on the Morice River Forest Service Road with an increase in RCMP patrols at the Gidemt’en checkpoint and 44km camp.
Today on cick news we speak with Jeff Walsh, a wild fire officer with the BC wildfire service about how crews in the northwest fire region are gearing up for what could be another hot and dry fire season.
We dive into the recent announcement from DFO and the province of BC about more than $30 million in funding for 22 projects under the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.
SGaan Kwah Agang talking about the reclamation of Queen Charlotte (town) to Daajing Giids Llanagaay.
Today on CICK NEWS, we hear from Sean Sharpe about the wonderful magic of the Sandhill Cranes.
Today on CICK NEWS we speak with Randal Macnair, he’s the former mayor of Fernie and the current Elk Valley Conservation Coordinator for Wildsight. Also, we peak with Dr. Jen Sidorova and Dr.
Today on CICK NEWS we dive into the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert. We also a report from our producer Pam from Shnai Day. And we speak with Chris Lawrence, Director of Operations at the Town of Smihers about the community'd water quality advisory.
live theatre is back in Smithers with What You Will (The Twelfth Night) by Smithers Secondary drama department
We speak with independent ecologist Karen Price about some confusion and misrepresentation of recommendations she and her colleagues made to the Provincial government last year regarding old growth deferrals in the province.
Lilian Bramley talks about BC Youth in Care Program and Heather Berry talking about Hazelton's grade 11 class fundrasier.
Today on CICK NEWS we hear from Chief Na’Moks and Molly Wickham as well as Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo about why they have joined forces to fight the Costal Gas Link project.
RDBN new podcast producers Michelle Roberge and Megan D'Arcy and Shirley Hogan, CMHA Northern Health check in
Today on CICK NEWS we dive into what Hoobiyee means for the Nisga’a people, the songs, the history and the hopes for the coming year.
Today we’ll hear from Vice-Chair of the Smithers Library Board, Wally Bergen, as well as the Mayor of Smithers Gladys Atrill and Smithers Art Gallery Manager, Nicole Chernish about h
Today we speak with Luba Kasum, a Ukrainian living in Smithers who has organized a solidarity rally at 4pm later today across from Boston Pizza to show supp
Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill and Dir. of Ops Chris Lawrence about Smithers' sewage plant
Today on CICK NEWS we check-in with Gidimt’en check leaders and their supporters as several of them were in court today, in yet another chapter of their ong
Today on CICK NEWS we speak with Helen Anne Beans, Vice President for the United Fishers Allied Workers Union about the impact that more commercial fishing
Resources for the blind in Northern BC: Terrace and Smithers Public Libraries as well as NNELS (the National Network for Equitable Library Services)
On CICK NEWS today we speak with Jim McIssac, the Pacific Vice-President of the Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation, the largest fishing organization in Canada.
The Wet’suwet’en Peace and Unity Summit took place over two days in Smithers last week, with a visit to Gidimt'en territory with hereditary chiefs to survey CGL construction and preparations for micro-tunnelling under the Wetzin'kwa, the Morice River.
Regional Nursing Lead for Harm Reduction, Reanne Sanford about the current and ongoing crisis of toxic drug use in the North.
UNBC PhD student Alexandre Bevington on his paper that changes the way glaciers in BC and Alberta are mapped.
Today we speak with Sandra Hinchliffe, a relator at Remax in Smithers as well as the president of the BC Northern Real Estate Board about the housing boom that has swept across northern BC over the past two years.
Northern Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jong Kim talking about the omicron variant in the north