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....
Castlegar council votes in favour of new housing development
City of Castlegar Council approved a four-storey development which will add 11 live/work spaces, 43 housing units, commercial space, and vehicle and bicycle parking at 2405 Columbia Avenue and 2404 6th Avenue. This development required a Zoning Amendment which has been issued to Nexus Development Group and Sutherland Group ...
B.C. continues building support network to welcome Ukrainians
With thousands of displaced Ukrainians expected to relocate to British Columbia over the coming months, the Province is expanding services and supports to connect individuals and families to the help they need. “Ukrainians fleeing their country from Russia’s invasion have sacrificed so much in their pursuit for health and...
Ecosystem Restoration Burn Planned for Deer Park Mountain Area
The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program section of the Ministry of Forests, in conducting an ecosystem restoration burn within one kilometre of Deer Park. This prescribed burn will cover up to 450 hectares, over an ignition period of two to four days. Smoke may impact the residents...
BC Assembly of First Nations Acknowledges Apology from Vatican as First Step Towards Reconciliation
The BC Assembly of First Nations acknowledges the apology from Pope Francis to First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, for the Catholic Church's role in Indian Residential Schools, and the intergenerational traumas caused by atrocities committed to our children. A delegation of First Nations from BC, and across...
