Catherine Matheson

Water may seem plentiful in Telkwa, but the village desperately needs more infrastructure.

Telkwa council considers filing human rights case against Province

The Village of Telkwa council may take the unprecedented step of filing a human rights complaint against the Province and ICBC.

Water may seem plentiful in Telkwa, but the village desperately needs more infrastructure.
22-year-old Dallan Machata of Smithers died of a fentanyl overdose Oct. 14

Family speaks out after Smithers fentanyl overdose death

The mother and grandmother of a fentanyl overdose victim hope others will heed the lethal dangers lurking in drug use.

22-year-old Dallan Machata of Smithers died of a fentanyl overdose Oct. 14
Gitxsan community members gather outside a meeting where about 100 people are discussing leaked documents showing a draft LNG agreement between the Gitsxan Nation, the Province, and industry.

Gitxsan community alarmed over leaked LNG agreement with the Province

Some Gitxsan leaders admitted they have signed draft LNG agreements with the Province and industry at a meeting Oct.18

Gitxsan community members gather outside a meeting where about 100 people are discussing leaked documents showing a draft LNG agreement between the Gitsxan Nation, the Province, and industry.
ICBC's territorial boundaries map determines how much residents are charged, based on traffic and other driving risks.

Telkwa Council furious with ICBC

Telkwa residents are paying significantly higher vehicle insurance rates than Smithers residents.

ICBC's territorial boundaries map determines how much residents are charged, based on traffic and other driving risks.
Neighbours of a personal use medicinal marijuana grow operation in South Hazelton say they want something to be done about the smell wafting from it.

‘Wild west’ of pot regulation leaves bad smell

South Hazelton residents say a personal use medicinal marijuana grow-op is stinking up the neighbourhood, and nobody seems to have answers.

Neighbours of a personal use medicinal marijuana grow operation in South Hazelton say they want something to be done about the smell wafting from it.
Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach hosted a public meeting about the 'lonely sidewalk' on Sept. 1.

Smithers council takes heat over ‘lonely sidewalk’

About 60 people attended a public meeting to question Smithers council about its sidewalk bylaw Thursday afternoon.

Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach hosted a public meeting about the 'lonely sidewalk' on Sept. 1.
A very lonely sidewalk on Frontage Road has business owners questioning Smithers' sidewalk bylaw.

Smithers business on hook for lonely sidewalk

Some business owners are calling for changes to the Smithers sidewalk bylaw after a sidewalk to nowhere was built on Frontage Road.

A very lonely sidewalk on Frontage Road has business owners questioning Smithers' sidewalk bylaw.

Lukewarm reception for murdered and missing inquiry

Director of Child and Family Services for Carrier Sekani urges continued community vigilance as inquiry finds its footing

Slow start for Hazelton recycling

New Hazelton’s new garbage pick up and recycling program was being used by only about 34 per cent of residents.

Employees locked out of GGC office

When Diane McRae was called urgently into her office on a Thursday in late June, she and two co-workers were in for a shock.

You must state how your visit will benefit the Unist'ot'en people to be allowed across this checkpoint on a bridge over the Morice River.

The evolution of a resistance movement

Part one of Catherine Matheson's report from the Unist'ot'en camp on the Morice River set up to stop all pipeline construction.

You must state how your visit will benefit the Unist'ot'en people to be allowed across this checkpoint on a bridge over the Morice River.
Farmer's Market started last Friday at the Highway 16 location by Steelhead Park.

Council approves Farmers’ Market permit for Houston Link to Learning

Houston Link to Learning held its first Farmers’ Market at Steelhead Park on Friday, June 10.

Farmer's Market started last Friday at the Highway 16 location by Steelhead Park.
Sanj Sadhir, owner of B.V. Foods, is trying to do his part in responding to local food needs upon hearing the news of SuperValu's closure.

Houston mayor says town will get new grocery store, hopefully soon

The doors are open until later this month, but apparently there will be no new food shipments coming into the SuperValu in Houston.

Sanj Sadhir, owner of B.V. Foods, is trying to do his part in responding to local food needs upon hearing the news of SuperValu's closure.

Houston councillors attend regional, provincial, national conferences

Some Houston councillors have been traveling, and they reported their findings at the June 7 Houston council meeting.