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Telkwa’s new council began its term weighing residents’ transit needs against the costs, while postponing decisions on a regional transit plan and a five-year financial plan amendment for further discussion.

A repeat of May 28th episode about Jim Pojar and Andy McKinnon's 30 year edition of Plants of Coastal British Columbia.

Over the past few days labour tensions have spilled over in Prince Rupert. On Saturday Wolverine Terminals notified about 10 of their employees that they were being locked out over picketing and limited job action with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 400.

As the BC Conservative celebrate a stunning win over the NDP, capturing 63 seats in the Legislature to the NDP’s 28, and the Greens maintaining 2 seats, the province will now have its first Conservative majority since 1928.

Brain injuries caused by intimate partner violence can be difficult to see and even harder to recognize. Research suggests many survivors experience head injuries or strangulation without ever receiving a diagnosis.

Why didn't the Bulkley Valley-Stikine debate happen? Featuring: Sharon Hartwell, Shaylynn Sampson, Sergio Effio, Lauren Blabey, Frankie Abel, and Ed Ewald. Why did Sharon Hartwell host racist Conservative MP Aaron Gunn in Smithers?

Skeena MLA candidates: CONSERVATIVE: Claire Rattée (incumbent), NDP: Sarah Zimmerman, GREEN: Nick Gottlieb

On Saturday British Columbian’s voted to elect their new municipal councils, regional district directors, school board trustees and park boards.

B.C. Municipal Election preliminary results, Northwest, B.C.  

Last day of municipal council candidate interviews! District of Houston - Kyle THompson and incumbent Shane Brienen (mayor) Thomas Stringfellow - council (incumbent) Village of Telkwa - Michelle Finch Town of Smithers - Murray Hawse

With less than a week to go in the BC Municipal election we head to Prince Rupert to hear from candidates for Rupert council and why change is desperately needed in Prince Rupert. 

With less than a week to go in the BC Municipal election we head to Prince Rupert to hear from candidates for Rupert council and why change is desperately needed in Prince Rupert. 

Pam speaks to Gina X Grant, an author who was trolled by a fake-Pam to engage in an interview, which resulted in a real interview with REAL Pam! Telkwa council candidates: Annette Morgan (incumbent), Lee Ewald (Incumbent), and Karen Hilchey

We have a recap of the School District 54 School trustees’ debate. On Sunday 10 school trustee candidates faced off in their first debate, hosted by the Bulkley Valley Teachers Union.

Terrace city council candidates for mayor Sean Bujtas and Diana Penner as well as council candidates Keenan Stella and Yvonne Nielsen. Mark Thibeault opened his new show 'Closer to Home' at the Telkwa bakery Flake on September 24th in Telkwa.

On CICK News today Pam speaks with Chis Apps and Jesse Olinyk who are both vying to be elected to Terrace city council. Pam also speaks with Cathy Frenette who is seeking re-election in Telkwa. And I sit down with Calvin Elliott who is seeking a second term on Smithers council. 

Uncontested Telkwa Mayor Derek Meerdink and Telkwa council candidate Grace Francis.

We continue our Municipal Election coverage in Smithers with three more candidate interviews. Running for mayor against John Buikema is Robert Judzenkis. A long-time resident of the Bulkley Valley, this is Judzentis' first attempt at politics.

Council candidate interviews for the district of Houston: Greg LeBlanc, Amber Oevering, and Troy Reitsma. MLA for Bulkley Valley Sharon Hartwell is commenting on the BC Conservative party's 9 caucus member defections.

We continue our coverage of the Smithers municipal election campaign with interviews from two more councillor candidates.

 The Village of Telkwa Council questions the longevity and cost of a proposed 5G cell tower on the Telkwa Barbecue Fairgrounds, And the Northern BC Human Trafficking Coalition is on CICK News to talk about how rural communities need to work together to end human trafficking.

Genevieve Paterson and Sam Raven are both vying to be re-elected on Smithers Council. Today we talk with both of them about what their priorities will be if elected for a second term in Smithers. 

Terry Fulljames is running for mayor of the City of Terrace against incumbent Sean Bujtas. And Tyee Provincial Park overnight camping has been cancelled for the rest of the season due to an uptick in bear activity.

John Buikema has been on Smithers council for eight years and as we approach the October municipal election in B.C. he is preparing to step up and run for mayor, following the departure of current mayor Gladys Atrill.

Multi-instrumentalists and producers Maddie Jay and Josh Shpak are in Smithers from Los Angeles to teach young people from age 9 to 17 how to jam on the synthesizer for Telkwa Elementary's upcoming Synth Club!