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Houston’s mayor makes pitch for economic assistance

Houston’s mayor makes pitch for economic assistance

The forestry-dependent community in northwestern B.C. is about to lose its major employer
Houston’s mayor makes pitch for economic assistance

Houston’s mayor makes pitch for economic assistance

The forestry-dependent community in northwestern B.C. is about to lose its major employer
Farewell to Burns Lake

Farewell to Burns Lake

My time in Burns Lake and Houston has sadly come to an end. I’ll be moving on to Prince Rupert to work for CFTK TV.
Excited for hockey coming to town

Excited for hockey coming to town

As the Lakes District News has reported on several occasions, a Junior A hockey team from the Greater Metro Hockey League West will be established in Burns Lake this fall. Personally, I think it a fantastic decision.
Cautiously optimistic about pandemic

Cautiously optimistic about pandemic

It’s hard to not begin to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. With the recent lessening of restrictions, high vaccination numbers, along with the warm weather, there’s something in the are that feels like we’re starting to return to the lives we once knew before this nightmare first began.
The rising cost of food

The rising cost of food

While everyone continues to freak out about the insane gas prices, and rightfully so, I’ve got a bone to pick with another essential item that costs way too much; groceries.
A new love for curling

A new love for curling

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but curling is a pretty cool sport.
What freedom really means

What freedom really means

It bothers me a lot when people throw out statements about freedom being taken away with regards to COVID-19 mandates, because to me it shows a very narrow-minded view on the world we all live in.
Making sense of Putin’s war

Making sense of Putin’s war

What we’re witnessing unfold in Ukraine is becoming one of the most fast-moving descents into a full-on war ever in modern history.
Eddie’s 2022 OSCAR picks

Eddie’s 2022 OSCAR picks

For anyone who’s read my column over the past few months, you probably know by know about my love for cinema. So, now that March has rolled around and the OSCARS are a few weeks away, I wanted to make my picks a little early to give readers a chance to maybe check out some of the movies before Hollywood’s biggest night of the year.