Tag: Wildsight

Province invests in Creston soil supplement project

Economy My Creston Now Staff -
A Creston-based pilot project that converts forestry waste into a soil supplement has secured provincial funding.

Kootenay youth crews return for sixth season of community climate work

Community My Creston Now Staff -
Youth Climate Corps B.C. and Wildsight are returning to communities across the East and West Kootenays this summer, with youth crews tackling wildfire prevention, ecosystem restoration and other local climate projects during the program’s sixth season.

From forest waste to farm resource

Environment Submitted Article -
The Youth Climate Corps East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work. 

Wildsight seeking immediate action on caribou habitat loss

Fish & Wildlife My Creston Now Staff -
Wildsight, along with other environmental groups, is seeking action from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to complete a...

Environmental group welcomes old growth protection, hopes for more action

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
Wildsight, a local environmental activist group, said B.C.'s newly unveiled Old Growth Action Plan is a welcomed change, but...

Public invited to help build turtle fence in Creston

Environment Sam Pike -
As the western painted turtles emerge from their brumation period, the Creston Valley welcomes back its shelled friends. And with...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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