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Photo: Breakfast at the Houston Seniors Hall

Photo: Breakfast at the Houston Seniors Hall

Proceeds to go toward upkeep of the hall
Photo: Emergency evacuees workshop held in Houston

Photo: Emergency evacuees workshop held in Houston

Matt and Karen from BC Ambulance hosted a workshop at the Houston Public Library to recruit volunteers to become part of the Houston Emergency Support Team.

Wildfire crews posted in Bulkley Valley and Lakes District ready for fire season

Approximately 75 firefighters in region
Telkwa Caribou Road Restoration project gets funding

Telkwa Caribou Road Restoration project gets funding

The Telkwa Caribou Road Restoration project has received a commitment of $278,257 from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Air Canada Jazz launches new flight between Prince Rupert and Vancouver

Air Canada Jazz launches new flight between Prince Rupert and Vancouver

The extra flights are scheduled to run in the evening until Oct. 24 to cater to the busy summer travel season
Large open fires banned in northwest B.C. due to wildfire risk

Large open fires banned in northwest B.C. due to wildfire risk

Ban does not include campfires
Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers has previously hosted the conference in 1990, 1995, 2004, 2008 and 2016
Marleigh's Mission: Terrace family raises money for 5-year-old's cancer treatment

Marleigh's Mission: Terrace family raises money for 5-year-old's cancer treatment

The money will go towards living costs in Vancouver, and so Marleigh's sister can come visit her from Terrace
Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

“This is a clear human rights failure”: Eric McNeely, BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president
Vandals damage refurbished viewing platform

Vandals damage refurbished viewing platform

Authorities are looking for the person or persons responsible for several acts of vandalism at the District of Houston's duck viewing platform.