by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Friday Apr 28 2023
Public engagement on regional district climate actions will continue after nearly 100 people showed up at the April 20 regional district board meeting to raise concerns over a lack of engagement.
As a result of the public display, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) board of directors supported a request to delay adoption of the RDCK Climate Actions plan to the Aug. 17...
by City of Castlegar on Thursday Apr 27 2023
The City of Castlegar invites residents to join them in person to have a say on the City’s Community Plan.
We’re updating our Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Downtown Design Guidelines and want to understand what type of community you want to live in and establish a strong vision and goals for a bright future!
“The City wants to ensure that we...
by Contributor on Thursday Apr 27 2023
By Jesse Zeman, BCWF Executive Director
Beaver dams are a marvel of nature, creating natural wetlands that are home to myriad species in addition to the furry families that build them. Dams create riparian zones, saturate soils, and store water for slow release, helping to regulate flow and temperature in fish-bearing streams.
The rate of...
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Thursday Apr 27 2023
In a media release Thursday, Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Kananaskis Country, and the province of British Columbia, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for recreational backcountry users across the mountainous regions of western Canada.
"A dramatic increase in temperatures is expected to destabilize the snowpack, resulting in dangerous,...
by Province of British Columbia on Tuesday Apr 25 2023
Preventing plastic waste, reducing emissions and creating clean-tech jobs are just a few benefits of the 14 new projects under the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund, as well as a boost of more than double the previous funding for further projects.
The Province is providing more than $8 million to recipients through two funding streams: reducing plastic waste through reuse, or increasing the...
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday Apr 25 2023
The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to support the Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (SIFCo) in conducting two prescribed burns in the Slocan Valley.
The BC Wildfire Service said in a media release that the exact timing of the burns will depend on weather and site conditions but could begin as early as Thursday April 27, 2023.
One burn, phase two of an ecosystem restoration...
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 25 2023
The future of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is bright in the Kootenays.
Youth from around the Kootenay region gathered at the West Kootenay Science and Technology Fair on April 15th to show off their science projects and celebrate the first physical fair in the region since 2019.
Dozens of students in Grades four to 12 participated, competing for over $5,000 in...
by City of Castlegar on Sunday Apr 23 2023
The City and WildSafeBC remind residents to manage bear attractants to keep our community safe and avoid the preventable destruction of bears.
Spring is here and the bears are coming out of hibernation. They are hungry and are in Castlegar neighbourhoods sniffing out food sources.
“Castlegar has achieved Bear Smart community status which means we are dedicated to...
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Sunday Apr 23 2023
Drag Storytime is back on the schedule in Nelson after enduring a one-month postponement predicated by threats and online intimidation.
Hosted by a coalition of Nelson non-profits, “Unshushable” — a family friendly, child-centered celebration of inclusion, diversity, self-expression and literacy — will take place on Saturday, May 6 (10:30 a.m.) at the Nelson United Church.
“A...
by Province of British Columbia on Saturday Apr 22 2023
Premier David Eby and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, have released the following statement to mark Earth Day 2023:
"Today, we join a global community of people for a common cause - the protection of our planet. As British Columbians, we are fortunate to be surrounded by diverse landscapes and ecosystems that shape our province and sustain us. Earth...
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