CICK Smithers Community Radio

This non-profit community radio station offers a diverse range of programming, including local news, artist interviews, and a variety of music genres. Notable programs include "River Reads," which features storytelling and literary content, and "CICK News," providing local news with context and election coverage. Music programming spans genres such as Funk/Soul, Hip Hop, Punk, Rock, Drone, Post-punk, Sludge, Doom, Death Metal, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Americana, Electronic, and Independent music. Some shows focus on specific themes, like independent rock and metal with an anti-fascist focus, or music from the Understory label. The station also features spoken word content exploring topics like the francophone experience in Northern British Columbia. Programming is broadcast from a historic 100-year-old train car. The station actively engages the community through initiatives like a Future of CICK Survey, volunteer programmer recruitment, and membership drives. Special events have included "Deckfest 2.0," showcasing emerging and alternative bands, and radio theatre broadcasts.