Seniors in Smithers will have greater access to care closer to home with the approval of a new long-term care home, which will bring 160 new publicly funded beds to the community.

Construction will soon begin on 37 new homes for Indigenous individuals, families and seniors in Smithers.

The Province is partnering with the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) to bring a new community funding agreement benefiting people living and working in northwestern B.C.  

Francophone students in Smithers will learn and play in a new school and gymnasium built with prefabricated technology while long-term plans are made for a larger home for the École élémentaire La Grande-ourse community.

People in rapidly growing northern communities will benefit from provincial funding for eight new projects, including those that build local capacity in child care, mental-health and substance-use support, and employment services.

Francophone students in Smithers are a step closer to having a school now that funding has been approved to purchase a site.  

People in northern B.C. will have greater protection from wildfires through a provincial investment in a series of community-led projects.

Residents and visitors in the Fort Babine area will soon enjoy the benefits of improved cellular coverage.

Drivers are advised of temporary one-way traffic on Seymour Lake Road until Sept. 4 as part of a trial to reduce congestion.

Drivers are advised that Babine Lake Road is temporarily closed due to a washout at the 30-kilometre mark.