Tag: Kootenay Lake

No additional whirling disease cases found in Kootenay Lake

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - December 20, 2024

B.C. officials have concluded their whirling disease testing in Kootenay Lake for 2024, with no additional positive cases found. "We...

BCWF says prevention is key in reducing whirling disease impact

Environment Storrm Lennie - December 9, 2024

The BC Wildlife Federation says there’s little that can be done to manage whirling disease beyond preventing its spread. On...

Whirling disease threatens Kootenay Lake fisheries

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - December 7, 2024

Three trout samples taken from the southern arm of Kootenay Lake have tested positive for the parasite that causes...

Kootenay watersheds remain mussel-free

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - November 29, 2024

Lakes and rivers in the Kootenay region have remained free of invasive zebra and quagga mussels this year. A press...

B.C. public schools replace letter grades for younger students

News Storrm Lennie - September 20, 2023

Students from kindergarten to Grade 9 will now be assessed through a proficiency scale rather than percentages and letter...

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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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