Slocan Valley Rail Trail Society introduces Lend-a-Leash program
The Slocan Valley Rail Trail Society (SVRTS) has introduced a new feature for users of the 50-km long Slocan Valley Rail Trail. The “Lend-A-Leash’ program is intended to help ensure that dog owners have a leash available when they take their pet for a stroll on the Rail Trail. At three locations there will be a supply of...
High Streamflow Advisory for the West Kootenay Region
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for streams in the West Kootenay area. This advisory affects the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK). Due to the rising snowmelt rates and forecast rain the potential for flooding has increased significantly. Residents are advised to stay clear...
Drug crisis kills 161 in BC during April 2022
Illicit drugs continue to claim the lives of British Columbians in larger numbers than homicides, motor-vehicle incidents, drownings, deaths by suicide and fire-related deaths combined, according to the latest data released by the BC Coroners Service. “Coroners’ investigations continue to document the volatility and inconsistency...
Aben Resources Announces Update on Slocan Graphite Project
Aben Resources Ltd. has shared an update on its Slocan Graphite Project, which spans 2,387 hectares and is located 34 km northwest of Castlegar. The Project has outstanding infrastructure, including forestry road access to the property, a high-voltage transmission line within 1.2 km of the property limits, and an existing...
Grade 8 student James Langille wins 7S Master Chef Competition
Eating on a budget is an essential skill for students to learn. While at home, most children enjoy the freedoms provided for them, such as food, shelter, and other necessities. However, once leaving the creature comforts of home, knowing how to juggle finances can be the difference between hungry and satisfied. Food and...
Trail Museum & Archives partners with Live History for interactive programming
Live History is a travelling, immersive theatre troupe that performs in Canada, Bermuda, UK, Republic of Ireland, US, Australia and New Zealand. The Trail Museum & Archives will host these talented individuals on June 8 and 9, 2022 and the public is invited to participate in one-hour immersive and interactive Trail history experiences. Registration is mandatory […]
Government launches preparedness plan for heat events, heat alert
The Province is launching the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to help ensure people, First Nations communities and local governments have the tools they need to stay safe during heat events. Under BC HARS, the Province is prepared to issue a Broadcast Intrusive alert for extreme heat emergencies. The Province is...
Trust/Province partnership helps communities reduce wildfire risk
As the days warm up and the wildfire season approaches, communities and groups in the Columbia Basin can access new supports for their efforts to protect people and the places they love. To help them prepare for and reduce the threat of wildfire, Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of British Columbia are partnering to...
You’re Invited: Columbia Operations Update Virtual Meeting
BC Hydro is hosting a virtual meeting to provide information about our Columbia facility operations. Topics to be discussed include information about forecast inflows and our expected operation of our facilities including Mica Dam and Kinbasket Reservoir, Revelstoke Dam and Revelstoke Reservoir, Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam and ...
From the Hill: Housing and Gas Prices
Two of the most important issues for Canadians right now are the affordability crisis—the impossibility of the housing market, the rising cost of groceries and the soaring price of gas—and the ongoing crisis of climate change. Recently the House of Commons debated an NDP motion that combined these two issues. The motion asked...
