Tag: B.C. Softwood Lumber Advisory Council

B.C. and California working to address softwood lumber trade disputes

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - February 14, 2025

B.C.’s Ministry of Forests and the California Building Industry Association are engaged in talks to reaffirm cooperation and discuss...

Former BC labour minister among those named to new softwood lumber council

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - February 5, 2025

A new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States has...

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B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

Wildfires August 11, 2025

The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

Good berry year equals good bear year in Castlegar

Fish & Wildlife August 8, 2025

WildSafeBC says to its knowledge, no bears have been destroyed in and around the community.

Upgrades underway on Rossland skatepark

City of Rossland August 8, 2025

Rossland's skatepark should reopen next week, boasting some new features.

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