Province extends state of emergency once again
B.C.'s wildfire-driven provincial state of emergency has been formally extended again, through the end of the day on Sept. 1, 2017. This is the third time the state of emergency has been extended, with previous extensions on July 19 and Aug. 4. The state of emergency declaration will continue to apply to the whole province....
Outstanding wildfire response from staff, community partners
IH CEO Chris Mazurkewich would like to say a few words about the amazing job of fire crews during this season on record with more than 8,450 hectares burned. This summer, Interior Health is on the frontlines of an emergency that continues to prove how far people will go to help one another in times […]
Consult and study before you build, RDCK tells Glade Ferry project
The new Glade ferry has hit some stormy waters even before it’s put together. The Regional District of Central Kootenay’s board of directors says it will allow the new ferry to be assembled in a park in the tiny Kootenay River community — after certain conditions are met. But meeting those conditions may mean months of delay...
McCormick Creek wildfire increases in size, 50 percent contained
The Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre said in a media release that BC Wildfire Service reports that the McCormick Creek wildfire has grown to 410 hectares in size and is at a 50 percent containment level. "Currently, there is a crew of 54 firefighters, four helicopters and 13 pieces of heavy...
Wildfire Crews Making Headway on Fire Suppression
BC Wildfire crews maybe seeing a bit of light at the end of this long fire season tunnel as firefighters appear to be making headway said the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operation Centre in a media release Wednesday. “The weather has been extremely helpful in suppressing growth of wildfire . . ..” the RDCK...
MP Richard Cannings to "Ride the Riding" again this year
Richard Cannings, MP (South Okanagan-West Kootenay) is happy to announce that he will “Ride the Riding” for the second year in a row. Last year he decided to complete a bicycle trip through the riding, which gave him a unique chance to meet the people, businesses and industries that make up the riding. The tour will use a...
Some councillors still say ‘no’ to pot when it comes to temporary use permits
Marijuana is still illegal in Canada and the corporation of the City of Nelson should not be drafting legislation regarding the regulation of operation of medical marijuana dispensaries, say two members of city council. Both councillors Bob Adams and Janice Morrison contend that city council is dealing with matters that have...
Local cops/fire crews serve as unsung heroes this wildfire season
We’ve all seen the bomber planes and the bucketing helicopters overhead, and most of us have seen photographs in social media of ground crews working during what continues to be a State of Emergency due to wildfires in B.C. What some people may not realize, however, is how many unsung heroes are going above and beyond the...
It's back — Smoky Skies Bulletin includes West Kootenay, Boundary
Smoke from wildfires has forced the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior and Northern Health Authorities to issue a Smoky Skies Bulletin for most of the Central and Southern Interior of the province.. The Smoky Skies Bulletin includes: 100 Mile, Arrow Lakes - Slocan Lake,...
B.C. government announces end to the grizzly bear trophy hunt
The NDP government announced Monday, that effective Nov. 30, 2017, the British Columbia government will end grizzly bear trophy hunting throughout the province and stop all hunting of grizzlies in the Great Bear Rainforest. Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson made the...
