Tag: Bears

Good berry year equals good bear year in Castlegar

Fish & Wildlife Greg Nesteroff -
WildSafeBC says to its knowledge, no bears have been destroyed in and around the community.

City of Rossland seeking Bear Smart status

News Greg Nesteroff -
Rossland is seeking people to sit on a group that will give them advice on reducing human-bear conflicts as...

Wildlife shelter cares for Kootenay/Boundary bear cubs

News Greg Nesteroff -
A Smithers wildlife shelter is looking after a record 64 orphaned bear cubs, including a dozen from the West...

Castlegar urged not to give up on bearproof dumpsters

News Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar's WildsafeBC co-ordinator is asking city council not to abandon the idea of communal bearproof dumpsters, even though a...

Rossland mayor helps transport orphaned wildlife

News Greg Nesteroff -
Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore missed a council meeting this week because she was busy transporting an orphaned bear cub...

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

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

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