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Kootenay groups receive B.C. parks conservation funding

Environment Layne Gallant -
Several Kootenay organizations are receiving financial support through the B.C. Parks Licence Plate Program for community-led conservation projects. In 2026,...

B.C. approves tailings dam height increase at Mount Polley mine, site of massive 2014 breach

Business Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has approved a 13-metre increase to the tailings dam at the Mount Polley mine, nearly 12 years after one of Canada's worst mining disasters at the site.

RDKB unimpressed with government stance on mattress recycling

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB My Kootenay Now -
In September, the RDKB wrote to the environment minister, asking her to reconsider a decision to exclude mattresses from producer-pay recycling programs.

B.C. approves expansion at Mount Polley mine

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has approved an expansion project at the Mount Polley Mine, about 56 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake. 

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial Emily Joveski -
In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

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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. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

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.
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