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Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

2026 BC Election Logan Flint -
Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

Swiss-Canadian film maker showcasing 2018 Southside Wildfire secures five screenings in Vanderhoof

Community Brendan Pawliw -
The film screenings are slated for October 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th and 29th at the Grand Reo Theatre.

Vanderhoof candidate list for municipal election a sizeable one

Politics Brendan Pawliw -
Eligible voters will have two opportunities to cast an early ballot October 7th at St. Joseph's Church Gym at 2980 Burrard Avenue from 8am to 8pm and again on October 15th at the Council Chambers from 10am to 6pm.

Vanderhoof rancher rises to the top as Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Finalist

Community Brendan Pawliw -
The program is for people aged 18-35 involved in various aspects of the beef supply chain who will be paired with a mentor for nine months.

Brink Forest Products shrinks workforce amid lumber industry struggles

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Earlier this year, Brink announced the indefinite shut down of its specialty wood products mill in Vanderhoof. In March their workforce went from 85 employees down to 45 then getting reduced to almost zero by May.

Category 2 and 3 open fire being issued in parts of P.G. Fire Centre

Wildfires Zachary Barrowcliff -
Starting at noon tomorrow (Thursday), Category 2 and 3 open burning will be prohibited in the Stuart Nechako Forest District, excluding areas within municipal boundaries.

UBC dental grad to apply his trade in Vanderhoof

Community Brendan Pawliw -
Nelson Wu is accepting patients at Nechako Valley Dental.

Climate projects along Highway 16 see federal funding

Environment Logan Flint -
The federal government is providing funding to 141 municipal climate projects, including in Hazelton, Granisle, and Vanderhoof.

Enthusiasm sky-high for Vanderhoof Air Show, even with some rain

Entertainment Darin Bain -
Even with some rain on the weekend, spirits were soaring in Vanderhoof this past weekend as spectators flocked to the Vanderhoof International Airshow.

Cluculz Lake receiving expanded fibre internet services

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The project is supported by $1.8 million in funding from the Government of Canada through the Universal Broadband Fund and the province through the Connecting British Columbia program. Additionally, roughly $724,000 has been provided by the provincial government through the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).

Blackwater Mine produces a record 74,000 ounces of gold during second-quarter

Mining Brendan Pawliw -
Year to date, Blackwater has produced 135,986 ounces of gold and is on track to achieve its full year production guidance of 265,000 to 290,000.

Ncha Koh Industrial Park replaces former plateau mill Vanderhoof

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
Four First Nations Chiefs cut the ribbon to officially open the Ncha Koh Industrial Park yesterday (Friday).

Property sales increase in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James

Real Estate Logan Flint -
Property sales in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James are up compared to the same time last year.

Two locations in the Northern Health region listed as measles exposure locations

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) have put Prince George and Vanderhoof as locations for measles exposure.

Saik’uz First Nation, Vanderhoof seek solutions to preserve forestry, regional jobs

Forestry Brendan Pawliw -
The plan draws on traditional knowledge, technical expertise, and years of collaborative work with the province.

Photos: Riverside Park rocks out as Vanderhoof hits 100

Community Darin Bain -
The community located in the geographical centre of British Columbia celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend, with a day of learning on Saturday, along with an evening of rock in Riverside Park on Sunday.
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Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

2026 BC Election
Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election
The Vanderhoof and Fort St. James chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry
The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.
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