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Kootenay Gallery of Art Presents Young Visions 2026
This exhibition will showcase the creativity, talent, and artistic growth of young artists from across SD20 in a vibrant display of student and instructor works produced over the past year, bringing together a diverse collection of artworks spanning multiple mediums. Visitors will get a unique opportunity to experience the perspectives and ideas of emerging young […]
Non-replaceable forestry license for hard-to-access or fire/pest-damaged wood
A non-replaceable forest licence has been awarded to Box Lake Lumber Products, enhancing its operations and the sustainable use of local timber. The opportunity is targeted to boost B.C.’s value‑added wood sector, putting to work unlogged timber. “A stable supply of wood to small-town forestry companies is a win for everyone in the community,” said […]
Provincial & National
The numbers are in: BC drivers still have lessons to learn after Occupant Restraint and Distracted Driving Month
It may seem like distracted driving is worse than ever, but this year’s Occupant Restraint and Distracted Driving campaigns suggest that drivers in March 2026 have not gotten much better or worse compared to March 2025. Overall, BC Highway Patrol wrote slightly less tickets for people failing to wear seatbelts or using their electronic devices […]
Strengthening conservation, stewardship at BC Parks with licence plate program
As the BC Parks Licence Plate Program nears its 10th anniversary, British Columbians are showing strong support for provincial parks, with sales of the specialty licence plates now reaching more than 630,000 since the program began in 2017. The BC Parks Licence Plate Program impact report is available online and shows that more than 87,000 […]