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Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.

New measles cases in the Interior

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

Report studying alternative agriculture water supply in Creston Valley submitted

A report reviewing the feasibility of providing an alternate water supply for agriculture in the Creston Valley has been finalized and submitted to the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Has your bike gone missing?

Two-tired to find your bike? Creston police may have picked it up as they recover approximately 30 abandoned bicycles around the community. 

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

Air restriction violation by private, civilian aircraft above G7 Summit

A private, fixed-wing, civilian aircraft violated the air restrictions centered above the G7 Summit in Kananaskis air space on Sunday just after 11am.

BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations

The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.

BC Highway Patrol tackles Impaired Driving this summer

This summer, BC Highway Patrol looks to lower impaired driving through a new campaign.

Wildfires spark in the West Kootenay

Wildfire officials say the one-hectare blaze discovered Tuesday south of Gray Creek is being held and new ones have sparked in the West Kootenay.

Hydro launches new initiatives to support clean energy

BC Hydro wants to increase BC’s clean energy supply by launching two new initiatives. Hydro announced this morning they have...

Ottawa says arbitration best path forward to end Canada Post labour stalemate

The Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to kickstart...

“Different mood this year” as Edmonton Oilers make another Stanley Cup Final appearance

For the second consecutive season the Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers quest to win their...
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CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.
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