Jake Wray

Edmonton

Journalist, originally from B.C., working in Alberta for the summer.

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Articles

20 new homes to be built in Lake Babine Nation

1 week ago | interior-news.com | Jake Wray

Lake Babine Nation will see the construction of 20 new rental homes in the villages of Tachet and Wit’at.
Burns Lake trade show returns with strong local participation

1 week ago | burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com | Jake Wray

One of Burns Lake’s biggest business events is back later this month. The Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce will host its 2025 Trade Show on Friday, April 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena. Running every two years consecutively since 2019, plus many prior years, the trade show has become a regular opportunity for local businesses and organizations to connect with residents and one another.
Alcohol consumption in B.C. drops to its lowest point in 2 decades

1 week ago | todayinbc.com | Jake Wray

Times may be tough, but they aren't driving more people to drink, according to recent data released by the University of Victoria. The provincial average amount of alcohol purchased in a year in British Columbia is at a 20-year low. The data is presented in litres of absolute alcohol per person over the age of 15, with 1 litre of absolute alcohol being equivalent to approximately 58.65 standard drinks.
Real estate sales steady in Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

2 weeks ago | interior-news.com | Jake Wray

Residential real estate activity in Burns Lake and the Smithers area is off to a solid start in 2025, with both communities seeing strong sales numbers compared to the same period last year, according a press release from the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB). In Burns Lake, 11 properties changed hands in the first quarter of 2025, up from seven sales during the same period in 2024.
Alcohol consumption in Northwest B.C. soars above provincial average

2 weeks ago | thenorthernview.com | Jake Wray

People in Northwest B.C. purchase more alcohol than any other region of the province, according to recent data released by the University of Victoria. The provincial average amount of alcohol purchased in a year is at a 20-year low. The data is presented in litres of absolute alcohol per person over the age of 15, with 1 litre of absolute alcohol being equivalent to approximately 58.65 standard drinks.
New funding supports youth services and green energy in Burns Lake

2 weeks ago | burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com | Jake Wray

Two major projects in Burns Lake have received a combined $75,000 in new funding from the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society (NKDF), supporting both youth wellness and renewable energy initiatives. The Village of Burns Lake was awarded $50,000 to install a 300-panel solar energy system on the roof of the Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena.
Community meeting identifies strengths, gaps in seniors' care in Burns Lake

2 weeks ago | burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com | Jake Wray

A recent community collective meeting in Burns Lake on March 20 brought together seniors, service providers, and local leaders to discuss the strengths and gaps in services for seniors in the region. The meeting, held by The Lakes District Family Enhancement Society (The Link), was attended by 22 people, including representatives from the Burns Lake Public Library, the Burns Lake and District Seniors Society, and local recreation groups, as well as Village Councillor Kristy Bjarnason.
Houston business owner to propose sign promoting downtown businesses

2 weeks ago | houston-today.com | Jake Wray

Kayla Simmons, owner of Mixers Bar and Lounge in downtown Houston, is proposing a new way-finding sign to help visitors locate businesses in the town’s core and support local economic recovery. Her proposal is to place a large billboard, listing downtown merchants, on the grass where the intersection of Poulton Avenue and Highway 16 used to be. Simmons plans to present her proposal to the District of Houston at a council meeting April 15, along with a petition with names of local supporters.
ER closures will purportedly be fewer after 2 new doctors start in Burns Lake

2 weeks ago | burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com | Jake Wray

Two new doctors have begun practicing in Burns Lake, which should reduce the amount of emergency department closures at Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre, according to Northern Health. The emergency department has closed over 20 times since the start of 2025, with Northern Health blaming the closures on a lack of physicians in the area. The closures have caused significant distress in the community with many people voicing concerns.
Men's organization hopes to start chapters in Houston, Granisle, Burns Lake

3 weeks ago | burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com | Jake Wray

Men in Houston and Granisle are being invited to connect, share stories, and build community through a growing movement called Men’s Sheds. Recently, an information session was held at the the Granisle and District Seniors Society Hall. The event included a presentation introducing the concept of Men’s Sheds— community spaces where men can gather, work on projects, and support one another.