Tag: WildSafeBC

Bear activity up in Castlegar this summer

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now -
Bears have been much more active in and around Castlegar this year compared to last, according to the local WildSafeBC co-ordinator, but none have been destroyed.

‘Bold’ cougars a concern in Kootenays, says WildSafeBC

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
WildSafeBC is warning residents of the Kootenays about an increase in reported cougar activity, noting some of the animals are showing unusually bold behaviour.

Castlegar enjoys quiet year for wildlife conflicts

Fish & Wildlife Greg Nesteroff -
This year, there have been 46 black bear reports, six grizzly reports, and 126 overall wildlife sightings.

Bins and bears don’t mix

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
An increase in bear sighting has WildSafe BC reminding residents they’re on the hunt for food and our garbage...

Wildsafe BC Castlegar gearing up for hibernation

Environment Storrm Lennie -
The bears are getting ready for hibernation, and so is WildSafeBC Castlegar. The Castlegar program wraps up for the year...

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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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