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BC Hydro still working to restore power
BC Hydro crews continue restoration efforts following wildfire-related damage that has left nearly 18,000 customers without power in Golden, Parsons, Radium Hot Springs, Athalmer, Fairmont…
Area restriction for Calamity Creek area
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Calamity Creek wildfire (N11036). This wildfire is estimated to be 106 hectares and is located in the…
B.C.’s contribution to the 30×30 Plan is missing the mark
Why biodiversity hotspots are still being left behind By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary In 2004, Dr. Geoff Scudder of UBC completed one of B.C.’s most…
Could Cranbrook help prevent the next wildfire?
By Stan Chung Op-Ed Commentary Every summer we become better at staying inside. Lightning flashes across the Rockies. Satellites watch from space. Cameras scan mountain…
Power outages prompt urgent request to reduce water use
Thousands of BC Hydro customers from Skookumchuck north all the way to Golden are still without power. BC Hydro says last night’s storm and wildfire…
972 dwellings covered in evacuation order
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) August 1 issued an EVACUATION ORDER in the Tata Creek, Wasa Lake, and Lazy Lake areas in relation…
Firefighters respond to wildfire south of Fairmont
Members of the Fairmont and Windermere fire departments responded to a wildfire south of Fairmont Saturday. “We had a total of 12 firefighters on scene…
A weekend for lovers of arts, culture and heritage
During the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, fascinating venues open their doors Artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the…
Tips for a hot long weekend on busy B.C. roads
By ICBC As people head out to enjoy the B.C. Day long weekend, ICBC is asking drivers to stay focused and prepare for a busy…