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Sullivans Motor Products helps donate to Salvation Army

Sullivans Motor Products helps donate to Salvation Army

Sullivan Motor Products in Houston collaborated with other GM dealers in Northern British Columbia to donate $24,000 to the Salvation Army.
Great numbers for first month of BC Transit use

Great numbers for first month of BC Transit use

The BC Transit service that runs from Smithers to Burns Lake has been in use for a full month.
Benson Avenue approved drop arm for rail safety

Benson Avenue approved drop arm for rail safety

In November 2016, Houston Today reported on the District of Houston council’s decision to apply to the Rail Safety Improvement Program for financial assistance to improve the safety, injuries and fatalities related to rail transporation.
Houston Legions requests support for concrete ramp

Houston Legions requests support for concrete ramp

At the District of Houston council chambers on July 18, 2017 a letter was presented to council from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #249 requesting a letter of support from the District of Houston council in the legion’s grant application for a concrete ramp.
Who is responsible for flooding on Alix Frontage?

Who is responsible for flooding on Alix Frontage?

No one is taking responsibilty
Justin Trudeau visits Revelstoke to encourage donations to Red Cross

Justin Trudeau visits Revelstoke to encourage donations to Red Cross

Prime minister urges others to help those affected by the B.C. wildfires

Four deaths per day caused by drugs

Overdose deaths took 129 lives in B.C. during the month of May
District of Houston errors calls for development variance

District of Houston errors calls for development variance

On July 18, 2017 at the District of Houston council chambers, it was brought to council’s attention an error district staff had made regarding permitting a building development.
District of Houston procedure for dog bylaw complaints

District of Houston procedure for dog bylaw complaints

At the District of Houston council chambers on July 18, 2017 it was reported that in the month of June five bylaw complaints concerning dogs, three parking complaints, one unsightly premise complaint, and two miscellaneous complaints were received.
What is the local evacuation plan?

What is the local evacuation plan?

How would local governments respond to an emergency?