Tag: Water

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.

Trail considering another water rate hike of 10 per cent

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
In real dollars, the fee would go from $477 to $525 per household per year, a difference of $48.

Salmo residents advised of chlorination work

Village of Salmo My Kootenay Now -
The Village of Salmo is advising residents that its crew will begin chlorinating the community’s water system at midnight Wednesday, Oct. 1, through 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

Water quality advisory issued in South Slocan

News Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued a water quality advisory for users on the South Slocan water system. They say it's...

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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.

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. 

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.
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