Tag: Houston District Chamber of Commerce

Chambers of commerce welcome pause on PST expansion

The pause on B.C.'s expansion of the provincial sales tax has been welcomed by the Smithers and Houston chambers of commerce.

Houston chamber commemorates 36 years of the fly fishing rod

Commemorative photos with the world's largest fly fishing rod were taken on Tuesday in Houston with several members of the community.

Houston chamber seeking closure allowance legislation review

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

Houston Chamber of Commerce celebrates local businesses and people

Pawesome Adventure was named Business of the Year at this year's Houston Community and Business Excellence Awards.

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.

Houston searching for this year’s Most Inspirational Woman

Nominations are open for Houston's Most Inspirational Woman Award for 2026.

Smithers’ Main Street to see two events happen

Smithers' Main Street will be going plaid on November 28th for Plaid Friday.

$500 donated to two Houston non-profits from local craft fair

The Love by the Bowl Soup Kitchen and Houston Community Services Association Food Bank were each given $500 from the Houston District Chamber of Commerce.

Annual craft fair returning to the Houston Mall

The annual Serendipity Sale in Houston is returning with about 50 local artisans, makers, and home-based businesses set to be featured.

Socktober drive being held in Houston

The Houston and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a sock drive until the end of October.
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Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.