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District of Houston to close aquatic centre sporadically

District of Houston to close aquatic centre sporadically

Closure due to shortage of certified lifeguards
Houston’s Show and Shine

Houston’s Show and Shine

Shiny and bright new looking oldies. The show and shine took place at Steelhead Park recently with some great looking vehicles.(Shiela Pepping photos)
Houston seeks support to expand Dungate Community Forest

Houston seeks support to expand Dungate Community Forest

The district also wants appurtenance rules back
Emergency response firm owner shares his side of Burns Lake wildfire decision

Emergency response firm owner shares his side of Burns Lake wildfire decision

Safeguard’s Jeff Kelly says he did not agree with BC Wildfire Service’s move to send his crew home
Shovel Lake Fire within containment lines: B.C. Wildfire Service

Shovel Lake Fire within containment lines: B.C. Wildfire Service

This fire has consumed 91,253 hectares
Drinking water concerns at northern B.C hospital

Drinking water concerns at northern B.C hospital

Northern Health say the results of the Prince Rupert Hospital water study not due until fall
Shovel Lake Fire still growing

Shovel Lake Fire still growing

This fire has consumed over 91,000 hectares
900 trips booked since BC Bus North launch

900 trips booked since BC Bus North launch

B.C. government solution to Greyhound’s departure sees growth in ridership
Houses burn down near Takysie Lake

Houses burn down near Takysie Lake

Verdum Mountain Fire evacuation order expanded
Torkelsen Lake Fire evacuation order expanded

Torkelsen Lake Fire evacuation order expanded

Portion of the evacuation order for Island Lake Fire rescinded