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Wildlife advocates call for long-term solutions as B.C. renews protection order for Salmon River

Fish & Wildlife Emily Joveski -
B.C. has issued a second protection order for the Salmon River as low water levels threaten more than 200 chinook salmon.

Area politician optimistic after minister tours Columbia and Western

Recreation Greg Nesteroff -
A local politician who is hoping the provincial government will reverse course on abandoning a popular local cycling trail is encouraged after a cabinet minister got a first-hand look at the route.

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

B.C. officials brace for worsening drought conditions and more wildfires

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
As hot, dry weather persists across southern B.C., provincial officials warned Tuesday that wildfire activity and drought conditions are expected to worsen before they improve.

B.C. officials warn there could be “tough days ahead” as wildfire risk ramps up

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. wildfire officials warned dry lightning and severe drought could spark new fires across the province in coming days.

B.C. issues updated floodplain maps for dozens of communities

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government has released new floodplain maps for 58 communities in three major river basins, saying the updated information will help residents and local governments better prepare for future flooding.

B.C. launches new permitting hub for adventure tourism operators

Tourism Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has launched a pilot project aimed at speeding up permits for adventure tourism operators, with the province promising a simpler process and shorter wait times.

New protection measures in place for Great Bear Sea  

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. is introducing new protection measures for 14.5 square kilometres of the Great Bear Sea.  The area of the sea...

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. 

Province encouraging residents to prepare for seasonal hazards

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
As warmer weather rolls in, British Columbians are being asked to prepare for seasonal hazards. Minister of Emergency Management and...

No additional whirling disease cases found in Kootenay Lake

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

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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.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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