Houston Today

Snowboard policy to remain, but windrow clearing will end

Council tweaks District snowclearing policies

  • Jun 30, 2021

The climate change heat scorching us

When my weather app sounded an alert for a Heat Wave, I was stunned. I knew, coming to the region that I should expect temperatures to drop as low as -40 degrees celsius but no one warned me about any heat waves.

  • Jun 30, 2021

Underwater discovery session for kiddos and families

Houston Family Resource Centre organizes Duck Pond event

  • Jun 30, 2021

Haze over Houston skies not smoke yet, says Northwest Fire Centre

Houston residents have been seeing a sort of a haze in the skies and wondering if it is smoke but the BC Wildfire Service's Northwest Fire Centre (BCWS NWFC) clarifies what this means.

  • Jun 29, 2021

Houston cancels Canada Day fireworks

Hot weather leads to wildfire risk

  • Jun 29, 2021

Pets and hot vehicles a dangerous mix, says BC SPCA

Warns pet owners to not leave pets in cars

  • Jun 25, 2021

Stay cool Houston! Dangerous heat wave headed our way, warns Enviornment Canada

A dangerous heat wave is headed towards Northern regions of British Columbia this weekend according to Environment Canada.

  • Jun 25, 2021

Christian school acknowledges grim discovery

Art display recalls residential school past

  • Jun 23, 2021

Council locks in community forest profits spending

New community hall, road repairs to benefit

  • Jun 23, 2021

District commits to buying an electric pick up

And plans to install vehicle tracking equipment

  • Jun 23, 2021

Fry release event in Houston – A success

The A Rocha Buck Creek Canfor hatchery's annual fry release event was a huge success this year.

  • Jun 23, 2021

Grads build community at Houston Christian School

This year's Houston Christian School grad class organized an afternoon of volleyball June 11 as a way of giving back to the school and to build the idea of community within the senior grades. Teachers were also involved. The grads purchased prizes with money they had earned for grad activity expenses. Glow sticks provided the illumination for an entrance dance and activities included a slam dunk contest. (Karilyn Vanderwoerd photo/Houston Today)

  • Jun 23, 2021

Group wants to use park for family event

Jamie Baxter Park would be venue for June 30 forum

  • Jun 23, 2021

Houston crime rate has not increased, said Houston detachment commander

A detailed report expected next month to give the actual picture

  • Jun 23, 2021

Incentives for vaccines or time for some stricter measures?

Last week, a friend of mine from Nex Mexico sent me a message saying her state was giving out cash incentives to people to get them to take the COVID-19 vaccine. She was furious at how unfair that was since she got hers willingly while others are now getting cash incentives to take a vaccine that is supposed bring things back to normal for the entire world.

  • Jun 23, 2021

Junior A level hockey league eyes Houston

Wants to sign deal to use Claude Parish Memorial Arena

  • Jun 23, 2021

Local watersheds close recreational salmon fishing

The Skeena River Watershed, Bulkley river and Babine river will have closures on recreational fishing for salmon, as per a recent Department of Fisheries (DFO) announcement.

  • Jun 23, 2021

Looking good in downtown Houston

A new furniture store will be opening in downtown Houston. Mike & Chia's Furniture is the newest entrant for Houston's downtown, which is coming in place of the old City Furniture adding much to the retail business in Houston. The shop has been undergoing renovations and is getting ready to unveil, stay tuned. (Laura Blackwell photo/Houston Today)

  • Jun 23, 2021

Napping fox

This little guy was captured napping and catching some sun rays last week. (Angelique Houlihan photo/Houston Today)

  • Jun 23, 2021

Northwest Fire Centre open fire prohibition starting Friday

Ban to remain in place until October 15

  • Jun 23, 2021