Fatal train collision in Maple Ridge
Ridge Meadows RCMP is investigating a train collision with a flatbed truck. On April 21, 2022 at approximately 5:45 pm, frontline police responded to the report of a truck with flatbed being struck by an oncoming train, resulting in the truck colliding with a black SUV in the 27200 block of Lougheed Highway. A flatbed truck...
Grand Forks man saves family dog from cougar attack
Quick action by a Grand Forks man most likely saved family dog from severe injury following a cougar attack in the Boundary region earlier this month. Reports from mainstream media said Ian Orser, a plumber from Grand Forks, was working at a residence near Christina Lake when he and his daughter heard a commotion. Megan ran...
B.C. Land Matching Program reaches new milestone
The B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP) delivered by Young Agrarians has achieved more than 200 matches, bringing farmers and landholders together to strengthen the province’s food supply. “Congratulations to all the farmers and landholders who are a part of this amazing milestone for the B.C. Land Matching Program, and thank...
Sign up for lake monitoring this summer so everyone can continue to Live Laugh Lake
Summer in Canada would not be the same without access to freshwater lakes. Last year, Canada experienced a record number of heatwaves, wildfires and extreme droughts that affected lakes all over the country. Understanding the impacts of climate change on our lakes requires data collected over multiple years, but many of the...
British Columbians urged to prepare for floods, wildfires
To prepare for this year’s spring freshet and wildfire seasons, the Province is urging caution and encouraging people to prepare for these hazards. British Columbians can take steps to better protect their homes and financial security by buying flood and fire insurance, and can take further action to minimize the potential...
Arrow Flow Change Notification
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably on Saturday, April 9: • At 6:00 a.m., flows will decrease from 595 m3/s to 453 m3/s. • At 7:00 a.m., flows will decrease from 453 m3/s to 340 m3/s. • At 8:00 a.m., flows will […]
Province gives Castlegar's new Chamber location a quarter-mill-dollar boost
The Province of B.C. is kicking in $250,000 for the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce's new digs – a multi-purpose commercial/tourism hub to be called The Confluence. Mass timber and Passive House certification will combine for the first time in the West Kootenay region of BC through the construction of The Confluence, to support...
Developer Plans to Fence Properties & Park in South End in Preparation for Housing & Commercial Development
Nexus Development Group will fence properties in the south end of the City on Friday, April 8 in preparation for a four-storey housing and commercial development. Both 2405 Columbia Avenue and 2404 6th Avenue will be fenced to ensure development preparations can begin safely. Additionally, the City-owned Brandson Park, located...
Ground-breaking for new Habitat for Humanity Build Project in Castlegar
On Tuesday April 19, Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC will be breaking ground on a new multi-family, affordable housing project in Castlegar. Four families will be given the opportunity to achieve the dream of affordable homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s newest build project in Southeast BC. Located at 560 8 Street in Castlegar. Neil […]
B.C. seeks public input on cannabis consumption spaces
British Columbians are invited to share their thoughts on non-medical cannabis consumption spaces. The Province is launching an online public engagement about cannabis consumption spaces to help inform decisions about whether to permit these spaces and how they could be regulated. The engagement runs April 6 to May 8, 2022....
