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B.C. forecasters expect mix of flooding, drought amid active spring wildfire season

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Forecasters warn that parts of British Columbia face an elevated flood risk this spring due to above-normal snowpack, while some southern and coastal regions could see drought conditions this summer.

Forecasters say Kootenays anticipate less intense start to fire season

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Forecasters say higher than average precipitation could offset the increased risk of spring wildfires in the Kootenays despite higher...

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Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels
Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

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West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Addictions
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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