Tag: District of Houston

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the Houston mayoral candidates

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Who’s running? 2026 Houston election candidates

The nomination period officially closed on Sept. 11 as eligible voters prepare for the 2026 municipal election.

District of Houston announces new CAO

A new chief administrative officer (CAO) will be joining the District of Houston in October.

Houston launches surveys around municipal services

Three surveys are underway by the District of Houston asking residents about community priorities.

Houston announces acting CAO

Karen Hogstead is filling the role of Acting Chief Administrative Officer for the District of Houston.

Houston working on long-term plan around lost tax revenue

A Long-Term Financial Sustainability and Tax Strategy project has been started by the District of Houston.

Pinchbeck steps back as Houston’s CAO

He first held the post from 2018 to 2021, before returning in July last year.

Houston’s Mac Park Campground to close temporarily

Construction on Houston's Mac Park Campground expansion project is set to start on Monday.

New multi-use path under construction in Houston

Construction is underway on a new connector from Jamie Baxter Park to Mountainview Drive in Houston.

New feature at Houston’s Steelhead Park under construction

Work is underway on a new playground for Houston's Steelhead Park.

Houston disappointed after several parks experience vandalism

The municipality said signs and benches at Duck Pond, and facilities around Jamie Baxter Park had extensive graffiti.

Disturbed sediment leads to discolored water in Houston

A spike in water pressure caused tap water in the District of Houston to be discoloured on Tuesday.

Houston looking for input on five-year financial plan

Opportunities to provide feedback on the District of Houston's five-year financial plan are open.

Houston performing pile burning at Four Seasons Park

Smoke may be visible in Houston on Friday coming from Four Seasons Park.

Houston chamber seeking closure allowance legislation review

The Houston and District Chamber of Commerce is calling for changes around municipal tax legislation.

2026 Houston Trade Show cancelled due to arena repairs

Repair and replacement work at the Claude Parish Memorial Arena in Houston has led to the 2026 trade show being cancelled.
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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.

Steelheads swept by Kangaroos in season opener

The Smithers Steelheads took two games on the chin during the team's first road trip of the 2026/27 Central Interior Hockey League season.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Northern B.C. breweries take home hardware at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup

The 2026 Canada Beer Cup Gala Awards were held in Calgary, with Northern B.C. being well represented.