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Mandatory long-form census is back

Mandatory long-form census is back

Most households will answer short version of 10 questions, not 36-page long form

Community paramedicine program to expand to Houston/Granisle

Houston and Granilse are two of 73 rural and remote B.C. communities that will welcome the Community Paramedicine Initiative.
Pickton book prompts B.C. ban on profits from crime

Pickton book prompts B.C. ban on profits from crime

New law aims to recover proceeds of memoirs, memorabilia sold by murderers, rapists and other criminals
NDP protests Premier Christy Clark's party pay

NDP protests Premier Christy Clark's party pay

NDP's David Eby asks conflict of interest commissioner to examine relationship between extra pay and exclusive fundraisers
Paramedics make house calls in rural program

Paramedics make house calls in rural program

80 full-time and half-time positions to keep paramedics in small B.C. towns, and patients out of emergency

NWCC will not close Houston campus or reduce courses

Northwest Community College's April 15 board meeting allayed concerns and charted new initiatives.
High lead reported in the water at Twain

High lead reported in the water at Twain

Northern Health says the water at Twain Sullivan Elementary in Houston is safe to drink, despite tests showing elevated lead levels.
Houston's first ever nurse practitioner

Houston's first ever nurse practitioner

Paula Gansner is a British Columbian through and through.
VIDEO: Wildlife detectors tested on B.C. highway

VIDEO: Wildlife detectors tested on B.C. highway

Radar and thermal imaging cameras pick up elk and deer on roadways, triggering flashing warning signs
Two killed after confrontation with police in northern B.C. town of Granisle

Two killed after confrontation with police in northern B.C. town of Granisle

Police watchdog deployed after Mounties called to neighbours' dispute involving a handgun