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B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Rick Medley said he didn’t know much about lung health when he was diagnosed in 2021 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue and makes it difficult to breathe.

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Kate Brown -
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.

Rain brings some relief to wildfires in northeastern B.C., but challenges remain

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Rain and cooler temperatures are helping firefighters battle wildfires in British Columbia’s northeast, but officials say it’s unclear how much impact the weather will have on some of the province’s largest blazes.

Wildfires spark in the West Kootenay

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff -
Wildfire officials say the one-hectare blaze discovered Tuesday south of Gray Creek is being held and new ones have sparked in the West Kootenay.

Human-caused wildfire burning near Gray Creek

Wildfires Drew Wilson -
A human caused fire is burning out of control in the Gray Creek area on the east shore of Kootenay Lake.

B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says British Columbia is hoping for the best this wildfire season but is preparing for the worst.

Winds fan aggressive Kelly Lake wildfire as crews scrambled to protect homes

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The BC Wildfire Service says an out-of-control wildfire continues to move toward the community of Kelly Lake in northeastern B.C.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

Category 3 open fire ban coming to Southeast Fire Centre

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC Wildfire Service will enact a Category 3 open fire prohibition in the Southeast Fire Centre this Friday. The...

Forecasters say Kootenays anticipate less intense start to fire season

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff -
Forecasters say higher than average precipitation could offset the increased risk of spring wildfires in the Kootenays despite higher...

Firefighters gather to train in Penticton ahead of wildfire season

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Hundreds of firefighters from across BC attended the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Penticton ahead of the 2025...

Campfire ban lifted in Southeast Fire Centre

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff -
Visitors and residents can enjoy a small campfire once again as the ban has been lifted across the Southeast...

Mount Neptune wildfire, near Rossland

Wildfires Kate Brown -
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a wildfire ignited by lightning at Mount Neptune, located approximately 18 kilometres...

Public Information Session for evacuees in the Red Mountain Road area

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff -
Residents from the Red Mountain Road area that have been evacuated due to Slocan Lake Complex wildfires are invited...
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Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Politics
Helena Konanz, Member of Parliament for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for the current parliamentary term. 

‘Safer Together’- Lifesaving Society of B.C. launches Drowning Prevention Week

Recreation
From pools to the beach, water safety should be top of mind this week as the Lifesaving Society B.C. branch embraces this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week theme: “Safer Together.” 

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Labour
Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote. 

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Provincial
Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.
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