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Mount Milligan suspends operations

Mount Milligan suspends operations

Mill processing operations at the Mount Milligan Mine - an open pit copper and gold mine located north of Fort St. James - have been temporarily suspended due to a lack of sufficient water resources.
Houston introduces Change program

Houston introduces Change program

Program offers lifestyle intervention to patients with metabolic syndrome
New hunting regulations changes for regions across the province

New hunting regulations changes for regions across the province

The B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources has released a set of proposed changes for regions across the province, including the removal of the female cougar hunting quota, as well as amendments to trapping exemptions and regulations on hunting wolverine, elk, wolf, big horned sheep and more.
Benjamin and Olivia top baby names in B.C. in 2017

Benjamin and Olivia top baby names in B.C. in 2017

First northern baby of 2018 born in Dawson Creek
End is near for MSP premiums in B.C.

End is near for MSP premiums in B.C.

Premiums reduced by half for all British Columbians
Illegal light bars on vehicles

Illegal light bars on vehicles

A concerned Houston resident said that they have been experiencing issues with vehicle owners in town driving on the highway and in the community with their light bars on.
Andrew Wilkinson visits Houston

Andrew Wilkinson visits Houston

MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena Andrew Wilkinson seen here with John Rustad and the mayor of Houston, Shane Brienen, is travelling from Prince Rupert to Quesnel to visit with communities along the way to hear ideas and also to let people know why he is the best person to lead the BC Liberal Party. More on page 11. (Angelique Houlahan photo)
Meet and greet in Houston

Meet and greet in Houston

MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena Andrew Wilkinson, who’s running for the leadership of the B.C. Library Party, paid a visit to Houston last Friday as the leadership campaign moves into its final month. He was accompanied by John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes, who has endorsed Wilkinson to lead the party.
UPDATE: Mount Milligan Mine temporarily suspends operations

UPDATE: Mount Milligan Mine temporarily suspends operations

There have not been any layoffs at this stage
Majority of assessment notices show a slight increase in northern B.C.

Majority of assessment notices show a slight increase in northern B.C.

Granisle saw the biggest jump in the region