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July bylaw report, five complaints about dogs

July bylaw report, five complaints about dogs

The bylaw enforcement monthly report for July 2017 that was presented to the District of Houston council at the Aug. 25, 2017 council meeting, and according to the report there were five complaints regarding dogs.
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New counsellor service for kids in Houston

New counsellor service for kids in Houston

Free service for families in Houston
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Houston council asked to donate price of moccasins

Houston council asked to donate price of moccasins

At the Aug. 15 District of Houston council meeting, a letter was received by district staff from Melanie Forsythe requesting companies and other organizations to donate the price of one pair of moccasins, at the value of $125, to her mother, Mable Forsythe, who is a moccasin artist who was in a three year legal battle against the registered society, Ksan Association and the Gitanmaax Band.
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Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

It will cost tens of thousands to rehabilitate the animals
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Greyhound could soon depart northern B.C.

Greyhound could soon depart northern B.C.

Greyhound could soon depart northern B.C. on a one-way ticket
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Greyhound could soon depart northern B.C. on a one-way ticket

Greyhound could soon depart northern B.C. on a one-way ticket

Can’t compete with new $5 Highway 16 transit: Greyhound.
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Aug 31: “Quieter day” on Elephant Hill fire

Aug 31: “Quieter day” on Elephant Hill fire

Still some growth towards Sheridan Lake
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Greyhound applies to cut all northern B.C. service

Greyhound applies to cut all northern B.C. service

Ride sharing and transit options blamed for lowering ridership in the past few years
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Houston’s salmon hatchery set to open this fall

Houston’s salmon hatchery set to open this fall

Over 50 businesses and many volunteers contributed to the project
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Is Canada prepared for a nuclear attack?

Is Canada prepared for a nuclear attack?

Experts say North Korea missiles could reach as far as Alaska
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