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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Rabies confirmed in skunk in Kootenay Lake region

Interior Health is warning people in the Kootenay Lake region to avoid contact with skunks after rabies was confirmed in an animal in the area.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

One of two relocated Nelson grizzlies dispatched near Christina Lake

A grizzly yearling relocated from Nelson earlier this month was dispatched in the Christina Lake area Thursday after entering a built-up area and accessing non-natural food sources.

Relocated Nelson grizzlies now in Christina Lake

Two grizzly yearlings relocated from the Nelson area earlier this month are now frequenting Christina Lake, according to WildSafeBC Nelson. 

Wildlife advocates call for long-term solutions as B.C. renews protection order for Salmon River

B.C. has issued a second protection order for the Salmon River as low water levels threaten more than 200 chinook salmon.

Free shoreline workshops planned for Kootenay Lake residents

The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society will host a series of five free workshops this August and September to help shoreline property owners and residents learn about protecting the health of Kootenay Lake.

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

Kootenay groups receive B.C. parks conservation funding

Several Kootenay organizations are receiving financial support through the B.C. Parks Licence Plate Program for community-led conservation projects. In 2026,...

B.C. issues protection order for Salmon River as drought threatens Chinook populations

British Columbia has issued a drought-related protection order for the Salmon River to help safeguard threatened Chinook salmon populations

B.C. officers issue $20K in fines for illegal campfires as bans remain in effect

The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service issued more than $20,000 in fines over the weekend after officers handed out 19 tickets for illegal campfires during patrols across the province.
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