Flavio Nienow

Job stats show regional disparities 

Job creation was confined to B.C.’s southwest in 2016 

Memberships sold for the Lakeside Multiplex declined last year - from 812 sold in 2015 to 791 sold in 2016. Squash court use has also been declining. 

Council to set subsidy levels for rec

“Some areas of recreation are just not sustainable,” says councillor

Memberships sold for the Lakeside Multiplex declined last year - from 812 sold in 2015 to 791 sold in 2016. Squash court use has also been declining. 

Spruce beetle a growing concern

“An outbreak could considerably undermine our efforts,” says BLCF manager

The Hwy. 16 action plan is a $5 million plan designed to alleviate hitch-hiking along the so-called Highway of Tears by providing a low-cost bus service along the highway corridor.

B.C. commits to additional years of funding for Hwy. 16 action plan 

Burns Lake and Vanderhoof still haven’t signed service bylaws 

The Hwy. 16 action plan is a $5 million plan designed to alleviate hitch-hiking along the so-called Highway of Tears by providing a low-cost bus service along the highway corridor.

Change is hard for people to accept

An amazing opportunity is knocking at our door and that comes in the way of Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT)

Stuart Abels’ dog was recently caught in a conibear trap approximately 300 metres from his driveway in Rose Lake. His dog was able to survive with minor injuries.

Wildlife traps concern dog owners 

Four dogs were caught in traps in Burns Lake this winter 

Stuart Abels’ dog was recently caught in a conibear trap approximately 300 metres from his driveway in Rose Lake. His dog was able to survive with minor injuries.

Recreation is vital for Burns Lake 

The debate over recreation seems to be heating up in Burns Lake

Traffic rerouted after gas leak in Burns Lake 

On Feb. 1, 2017, a Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) gas leak occured on Eighth Avenue

Rob Krause, Burns Lake’s director of protective services (fire chief), says the rescue truck currently used by the village is overweight and no longer capable of meeting the needs of the service area. 

Burns Lake needs new rescue truck

The estimated price of the rescue truck's replacement is $320,000 

Rob Krause, Burns Lake’s director of protective services (fire chief), says the rescue truck currently used by the village is overweight and no longer capable of meeting the needs of the service area. 

Coyote chased and killed by vehicle

Burns Lake and Vanderhoof conservation officers attended a report of a vehicle chasing down and killing a coyote

Input sought on moose winter tick

The provincial government is once again asking for help assessing the effects of winter ticks on the province's moose population

Pressing council to pick a side

“Our once vibrant college is dying,” says RPEC member

Burns Lake seniors had a chance to ask questions and voice their opinions over housing concerns last week at Immaculata Church. 

Addressing seniors’ housing issues 

Village anticipates seniors’ housing shortage in near future 

Burns Lake seniors had a chance to ask questions and voice their opinions over housing concerns last week at Immaculata Church. 

Community forest holds open house

The Burns Lake Community Forest (BLCF) answered questions from the public during an open house held on Jan. 26

I’m relieved we live in Canada

Trump’s executive order caused confusion and anger over the weekend

In 2016, over 22,000 people visited the Burns Lake Public Library. Library director Sashka Macievich says libraries are more important than ever. 

The changing role of rural libraries 

“Libraries are more important than ever,” says library director

In 2016, over 22,000 people visited the Burns Lake Public Library. Library director Sashka Macievich says libraries are more important than ever. 
Some of Burns Lake's staff wages have significantly increased over the past decade. The wage rise has been justified as bringing the Burns Lake wages in line with other B.C. communities.

Burns Lake staff wages to increase

A 1.5 per cent increase would cost the village $22,500 per year

Some of Burns Lake's staff wages have significantly increased over the past decade. The wage rise has been justified as bringing the Burns Lake wages in line with other B.C. communities.
Last week, village staff met with six local business owners to discuss the parking issues that take place on Hwy. 16 - between Home Hardware and RBC Royal Bank.

Business owners discuss parking issues

A meeting was held between village staff and business owners

Last week, village staff met with six local business owners to discuss the parking issues that take place on Hwy. 16 - between Home Hardware and RBC Royal Bank.
After the resignation of former mayor Luke Strimbold, councillor John Illes was appointed to represent the village on the regional district’s board indefinitely. Mayor Chris Beach says he should be the one sitting on that board.

Council says “no” to mayor’s request

“Council should respect the election process,” says Burns Lake Mayor

After the resignation of former mayor Luke Strimbold, councillor John Illes was appointed to represent the village on the regional district’s board indefinitely. Mayor Chris Beach says he should be the one sitting on that board.

Rifle prohibition draws criticism

CZ 858 Tactical-2P “Spartan” rifle has been declared prohibited