The Federal Election is set for Monday, April 28th. My Bulkley Lakes Now reached out to each candidate running to become the Member of Parliament for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding for their responses to the following five questions: Tell us about yourself. What makes you the best candidate to represent...

BC saw a 35.7% increase in advance voting when compared to the last federal election in 2021. According to Elections Canada, 1,104,151 people in our province cast an early ballot this year, up from the 813,126 mark four years earlier. Nationwide, 7.3 million electors voted at advance polls this year—a 25%...

Several service organizations will be sharing advice about wildfires as part of Emergency Preparedness Day. The event is being held by the Chinook Emergency Response Society at the Francois Lake Community Hall on May 3rd. “We’re there to educate and inform people what services are available to them during an emergency,”...

BC drivers that drive under 15,000 kilometres a year will be eligible for an Optional insurance premium discount. ICBC said select Optional coverages could see a 10 to 15 per cent discount, depending on how much has been driven during a one-year policy term. The discount applies to collision, extended third...

People living in rural communities across the north will have access to regional transportation options courtesy of eight community shuttles. "People with limited transportation options rely on the Northern Community Shuttle Program to get them around and connect to their friends and family," said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and...

A little snow and hail didn’t stop over 100 kids from taking over Ranger Park as part of the annual Smithers Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. It was put on by Smithers Children to Children of Ukraine and was the largest participant group in the three years it’s run. “We’re raising...