Negotiating teams for Canada and the United States met in Kelowna for the 17th round of negotiations toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty. During the…
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BC Parks updates camping reservation system
Camping enthusiasts can now try out the improved BC Parks reservation service before it opens for bookings on March 21. The new online reservation service…
Monitoring programs ensure lakes stay healthy
Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever he takes another sample for water quality testing. The lake…
Take extra care around water: BC Coroners
With an exceptionally hot weekend approaching for much of the province, the BC Coroners Service is urging residents and visitors to take extra care when…
Inaction on zebra mussels will result in massive losses
MLA report By Norm Macdonald, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Our grandmothers taught us not to be penny wise and pound foolish; to be aware that saving…
Dangerous aquatic hitchhikers
The pristine lakes, rivers and wetlands of the East Kootenay play a vital role in our identity. The wellbeing of our people is closely tied…