Tag: BC River Forecast Centre

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Kate Brown -
Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

West Kootenay under High Streamflow Advisory

Weather My Creston Now Staff -
A High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for the West Kootenay region.  The BC River Forecast Centre says the advisory...

Elk and Creston Valley opens drought monitoring season on level three

Environment Ryley McCormack -
Drought levels in the Elk and Creston Valley are at level three out of five as the B.C. government...

Boundary, West Kootenay snowpacks surge above last years averages

Weather Storrm Lennie -
Snowpack levels in the Kootenays are already significantly higher than they were last year. Automated Snow Weather Stations (ASWS) in...

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

2026 BC Election
Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
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