BC SPCA asks public to remove bird feeders due to avian influenza outbreak
The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and to empty bird baths due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreading across the country. Avian influenza - or "bird flu" - is a virus that can affect many different species of birds. This includes farm animals like chickens and turkeys,...
Castlegar Notice of Weed Control - Hard Surfaces
As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control starting May 10, 2022 at the following areas: All traffic islands; All City sidewalks; and All City-owned parking lots. Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 10, 2022, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will ...
B.C. conducts test of system, expands emergency hazards alert
A test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency. This year, the Province is expanding use of the Alert Ready system in B.C. beyond tsunami warnings and Amber Alerts...
Midway Mill resumes operations after a maintenance-mandated shutdown
After a four-week long shutdown to repair and restore mill equipment, Vaagen Fibre Canada’s Midway Mill is back in operation. The shutdown started April 4, and was a way to conduct a thorough check-up on the health of all the machinery and ensure a smooth-running operation for the remainder of the year, said Plant Manager...
Join the 2nd Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge
Living Lakes Canada is inviting lake enthusiasts across Canada to submit photos of their favourite lakes to the 2nd Annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. This contest celebrates the beauty of Canada’s 2 million lakes while raising awareness around the climate change impacts that are threatening their incredible biodiversity....
RDCK wins two BC Economic Development Awards
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) was recognized for achieving excellence in economic development, winning two British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) awards for its community economic development strategy Coordinated Leadership: Community Led Economies of Scale. The strategy was developed for...
Wild, domestic bird avian influenza in B.C.: update
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a small poultry flock in the Regional District of Central Kootenay has tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food continues to work closely with the CFIA and B.C. poultry producers to ensure enhanced...
Trail RCMP joins Search and Rescue mock training exercise
On Wednesday, April 19, 2022, Cst Ryder Heim of the Trail and Greater District RCMP joined the South Columbia Search and Rescue team for a mock training exercise along the old Waneta Highway. The exercise simulated a crashed watercraft in the Columbia River and searchers deployed to both sides of the river bank to rescue a ...
Two prescribed burns slated for this weekend, weather permitting
Two prescribed burns in the region may help the BC Wildfire Service get a jump on this year's fire season, To help reduce wildfire threats, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting the Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (SIFCo) in conducting a prescribed burn covering up to 162 hectares in the Trozzo Creek area. The burn site...
B.C. expands cancer coverage for firefighters
B.C. firefighters will soon have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers. The Province is amending the Firefighters' Occupational Disease Regulation under the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) by adding three cancers to the existing...
