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Environment and Climate Change Canada say hot weather expected this weekend
Warm weather is scheduled to hit the region and that has Environment and Climate Change Canada reminding everyone to stay cool and check on those who live alone.Â
Construction starts on new centre for children with health complexity
Children and youth will soon have access to improved healthcare to address complex care issues with specialized services. Construction to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility is currently underway and...
Province aims to provide effective immunization
With an increase in measles, whooping cough, and other preventable diseases around the world the province says they are promoting this year’s National Immunization Awareness Week. According to the federal...
Island Health partners with VIU and Selkirk College on new Pharmacy Tech programÂ
Island Health, along with Vancouver Island University and Selkirk College, has announced a new pharmacy technician program which they say will streamline work placements. In a media release, they say...
Trail and Rossland forge new recreational agreementÂ
A one-year recreation service agreement between Trail and Rossland has come into effect to promote community well-being, resource sharing and improved recreational opportunities. Â According to a media release, the...
Financial improvement tops the list of New Year’s resolutions in 2024.Â
New Year’s resolutions are made with the hopes of either making oneself better or to cut out bad habits from the previous year. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the tradition...
BCLC reports over $800 million in lottery payouts for 2023
Lottery players across the province have won big this year, with the BCLC paying out more than $859 million in prizes. Â According to BC Lottery Commission, they sold over...
Holiday spending on a tight budget
With costs continuing to rise and expenses adding up a study by Research Co. shows Canadians plan to spend smartly. In the national online survey by Research Co., in which...
BC Transit to implement cashless fare system
Worrying about exact change, having a bus pass, or day pass to ride BC Transit across the province will...
‘No shortage of vaccine appointments’: Ministry of Health
If you are looking to get your COVID or influenza shots this season you could be in for a...
RDCK rejects motion to increase expense allowance for directors
The RDCK board has decided not to amend a bylaw to increase the amount rural directors can claim for...
RDCK postpones climate action open houses over safety concerns
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has postponed their RDCK climate action open houses due to safety concerns. Â According...
Revised legislation aims to protect B.C.’s natural environment
The province is amending legislation to make owners of high-risk industrial projects more responsible for the cost of environmental...
RDCK rescinds evacuation alerts across the region
The RDCK has reduced the amount of evacuation alerts and orders after a week of high temperatures, rain and...
RDKB puts 17 properties in Fruitvale on evacuation alert
The RDKB has issued an evacuation alert for 17 properties in Fruitvale.The alert covers 16 properties around Fruitvale Beaver...
Flood warning issued for the regionÂ
The BC government is urging residents in the interior with the forecasted rain and snow melt to start preparing...
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B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders
While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high.Â
B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders
While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high.Â
Three men charged in prison break of B.C. fugitive
Three men face charges in connection with the jailbreak of a man who escaped from a B.C. prison and remains at large.Â
B.C. RCMP report stopping more than 600 impaired drivers this summer
British Columbia RCMP said they removed more than 600 impaired drivers from the roads this summer.Â
Castlegar launches annual vegetation management program Â
The program involves pruning trees and shrubs along the city’s 95 kilometres of roads, sidewalks, and alleyways to maintain clearances so snowplows, loaders, and other winter operations equipment can operate safely and effectively.
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