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Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. RCMP refutes online rumours of school zone speed change to 24/7 on July 1

With another school year winding to a close, confusion has circulated online over school zones and when they change. 

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.

New measles cases in the Interior

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations set for this weekend

This weekend will see National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated across the West Kootenay with events honouring the cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples.

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations

The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.

Wildfire under control near Grand Forks Airport

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has reported a wildfire in the vicinity of the Grand Forks airport is under control.

BC Highway Patrol tackles Impaired Driving this summer

This summer, BC Highway Patrol looks to lower impaired driving through a new campaign.

Bylaw on alert for temporary shelters

 With the weather warming, Grand Forks Bylaw Officer Jon Wilson says they has been an uptick in temporary shelter with people trying to escape the heat

Hydro launches new initiatives to support clean energy

BC Hydro wants to increase BC’s clean energy supply by launching two new initiatives. Hydro announced this morning they have...

Ottawa says arbitration best path forward to end Canada Post labour stalemate

The Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to kickstart...

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Lucky escape for three-vehicle collision in Greenwood

Midway RCMP said those involved in a three-car collision near Greenwood yesterday were lucky to walk away with minor injuries.

RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  
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