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Diana Lake Provincial Park to receive upgrades

Diana Lake Provincial Park to receive upgrades

Booms to keep beach area clear of debris and new accessible day-use area under consideration
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Haisla Nation and Pembina approve Cedar LNG project

Haisla Nation and Pembina approve Cedar LNG project

Project hailed as a benchmark for economic reconciliation
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National Film Board doc released in Haida language

National Film Board doc released in Haida language

A new version of Christopher Auchter’s film Now is the Time (Waaydanaa), has been released in the Haida language
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District using GPS to track vehicles

District using GPS to track vehicles

The District of Houston has formally adopted how it will use information gathered by GPS devices placed in vehicles three years ago.
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Grant to help clear housing hurdles

The District of Houston now has the money to answer one of the barriers mentioned in a study examining the shortage of adequate housing in the community.
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Council makes pitch to move recycling depot

Council makes pitch to move recycling depot

The District of Houston is committed to finding a better solution as to how recycling is handled in the community, Mayor Shane Brienen said at council’s Nov. 7 meeting.
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Photos: Restoration nearly complete at Hope's storm-damaged Othello Tunnels

Photos: Restoration nearly complete at Hope's storm-damaged Othello Tunnels

Coquihalla Canyon Park was heavily damaged in November 2021 storms
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Cycling Japanese diplomat rescued by gold miners in northwestern B.C.

Cycling Japanese diplomat rescued by gold miners in northwestern B.C.

The diplomat was on a solo cycling trip from Seattle, Washington to Fairbanks, Alaska when he lost control on Highway 37
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Northern B.C. natural gas pipeline to start construction this summer

Northern B.C. natural gas pipeline to start construction this summer

The pipeline would carry natural gas from Hudson's Hope in northeast B.C. to proposed Ksi Lisims facility near Gingolx
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Houston lacks full range of housing, study finds

Houston lacks adequate housing for all ranges of incomes, occupations, ages and needs, a District of Houston-commissioned study has found.
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