In 2018, 50 local governments, including the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), reported achieving carbon neutrality through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP),…
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Plastics engagement extended
Because of the popularity of the CleanBC engagement about what the province could do to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics, British Columbia has extended…
EV charging sites added in region
British Columbia’s province-wide electric vehicle charging network continues to grow with the completion of 12 charging sites, including one coming to the Kidd Creek rest…
CleanBC efficiency rebates offer incentives
British Columbians making energy-saving improvements to their homes can save thousands of dollars with new CleanBC efficiency rebates, according to the provincial government. “CleanBC efficiency…
Earth Day 2019
Letter to the Editor On Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to rise to the challenge of climate change and protect our shared environment now,…
Province providing $11.6 million for student housing
The B.C. government is providing $11.6 million to College of the Rockies to help it construct housing for 96 students. Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced…
Accelerate Kootenays EV charging network completed
The Accelerate Kootenays electric vehicle (EV) charging network has now completed the installation of 13 direct current fast chargers (DCFC) across the Kootenays with the…
BikeBC funding applications being accepted
Communities throughout British Columbia can make cycling and active lifestyles more accessible for people in their regions, thanks to funding from the province’s BikeBC program….