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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. approves tailings dam height increase at Mount Polley mine, site of massive 2014 breach

British Columbia has approved a 13-metre increase to the tailings dam at the Mount Polley mine, nearly 12 years after one of Canada's worst mining disasters at the site.

B.C. approves expansion at Mount Polley mine

British Columbia has approved an expansion project at the Mount Polley Mine, about 56 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake. 

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

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

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

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.

Distracted driving and seat belt violations rise across Kootenays

Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased across the Kootenays in September, prompting renewed warnings from BC Highway Patrol.
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