News

Burns Lake operator expanding with a Houston sawmill

The new mill will employ up to twelve workers and employ another 24 people in the forest either harvesting or hauling logs.

Nov 28, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Burns Lake Community Forest to distribute profits

The three stakeholders will share $1.5 million according to an existing profit distribution model.

Nov 27, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Reserve members demand split

Current Burns Lake Band governance not amenable to idea.

Nov 27, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. cities vote on joining MMBC recycling system

More flexibility, assurances for councils concerned about switch to industry-controlled blue box program

Nov 27, 2013 10:00 AM Read more >

Oppal presses for police reform a year after Pickton inquiry findings

Missing Women report needs new 'champion' for change, says brother of murdered woman

Nov 26, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

Terrible accident saddens community

A terrible accident on the east side of Burns Lake claimed the life of 43 year-old Leigh St. Jean of Burns Lake.

Nov 26, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

BC Hydro rates going up 28% over five years

The first of a series of BC Hydro rate increases takes effect in April 2014, adding $8 a month to the average residential power bill

Nov 26, 2013 10:00 AM Read more >

B.C. residents back hunting for food, but not trophies: Poll

Opinion is more split on zoos and rodeos, but survey shows we strongly oppose trophy hunting and fur trapping

Nov 26, 2013 9:00 AM Read more >

Hydro to replace thousands of aging power poles

Crews from BC Hydro will be replacing power poles in Burns Lake over the next several months.

Nov 26, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >

Law planned to freeze MLA seats

Bill would cap legislature at 85 seats, protect rural constituencies regardless of population

Nov 25, 2013 8:00 PM Read more >