Tag: Wildfires

Robson wildfire under control

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 18, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service has pegged the fire at 0.03 hectares and says it is suspected to be human-caused.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - August 11, 2025

The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 16, 2025

Rick Medley said he didn’t know much about lung health when he was diagnosed in 2021 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue and makes it difficult to breathe.

Over one million hectares burned by wildfires in BC this year: BC Government

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - December 31, 2024

The BC Government says 1,688 wildfires burned around 1.08 million hectares in the province this year. More than 70 per...

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Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action

Environment August 23, 2025

A group concerned about the establishment of a magnesium mine near Rossland will go to court to try to force an environmental assessment of the project.

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Provincial August 22, 2025

Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

SPCA cat Sophie ready for a new home

Community August 22, 2025

Sophie is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Bailey Monteith named Trail Smoke Eaters assistant coach

Trail Smoke Eaters August 22, 2025

A lifelong Smokies fan through his family’s passion for the team, Monteith carried that pride into his own hockey career as a goaltender in the BCHL and MJHL.

West Robson boil notice cancelled

Energy & Utilities August 22, 2025

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.

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