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Bulkley Valley Hockey League set for inaugural season in Houston

Adult recreational hockey is returning to Houston for the first time in about a decade with the launch of the Bulkley Valley Hockey League on Oct. 16.

Bulkley Valley, Lakes District real estate sales remain steady

The value of real estate sales in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District has gone up in the first nine months compared to the same time a year prior.

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.

Candidates forums planned across Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

Opportunities to learn more about the candidates in this year's municipal elections are being held across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District.

Brink Forest Products shrinks workforce amid lumber industry struggles

Earlier this year, Brink announced the indefinite shut down of its specialty wood products mill in Vanderhoof. In March their workforce went from 85 employees down to 45 then getting reduced to almost zero by May.

Community event around mental health returning to Houston

The Houston Lch'et'dli Preservation Society is bringing its Community Gathering back for a second year.

Grand opening held in Houston for new Dze L K’ant facility

Dze L K'ant held two grand openings in Houston on Wednesday with its new Friendship Centre facility and Cub House.

Houston teen getting back into the pilots seat

Adam Franz from Houston is getting ready for bobsled training and competitions this winter with a fundraiser being held on Tuesday.

Province funds upgrades at various emergency operation centres

Funding from the province is on its way to emergency operations across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District.

100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion celebrated in the Bulkley Valley

Centennial celebrations for the Royal Canadian Legion are being held across Canada on Friday.

Bulkley Valley, Lakes District property sales overall down year over year

Property sales in Smithers and Burns Lake are down so far this year, while Houston saw an increase.

Canada Day celebrations set for the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

Canada's 159th Birthday is being celebrated on Wednesday across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District.

Houston RCMP renew calls to find man missing for two years

Houston RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are renewing calls to find Michael Kowalchuk.

Lakes District expecting thunderstorms Friday and Saturday

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Lakes District area.

Flood watch issued for Smithers, Houston area

The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the high streamflow advisory for the Smithers and Houston area to a flood watch.

A Rocha Houston pivoting its strategy to grow funding

The Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston is working through recent struggles with securing and finding funding.
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.