Tag: BC River Forecast Centre

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Kate Brown - June 16, 2025

Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

West Kootenay under High Streamflow Advisory

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - June 2, 2025

A High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for the West Kootenay region. The BC River Forecast Centre says the advisory...

Boundary, West Kootenay snowpacks surge above last years averages

Environment Storrm Lennie - January 3, 2025

Snowpack levels in the Kootenays are already significantly higher than they were last year. Automated Snow Weather Stations (ASWS) in...

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Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis

RCMP August 14, 2025

A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson came from a rural property outside of Trail.

Truck sought in Castlegar fuel theft

Crime August 14, 2025

Castlegar RCMP want your help identifying a vehicle that might be connected to a fuel theft this week.

Demolition underway on historic Trail buildings

City of Trail August 14, 2025

An excavator has moved in on one of the city's oldest buildings, formerly a hospital, hotel, clinic, and nurses residence.

Rossland Warriors to bid again on hosting Coy Cup

Hockey August 14, 2025

After receiving assurances that it won't cost taxpayers anything, Rossland city council has given its blessing to the local senior men's hockey team bidding to host the provincial championships.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Provincial August 14, 2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products.

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