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Health warning issued for mushrooms sold in Harrop due to possible misidentification
Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer is advising Harrop and area residents not to consume mushrooms sold at the Harrop Community Hall on Sept. 20, 2026. The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre has reviewed and identifies the mushrooms as potentially toxic. If you purchased these mushrooms: Do not consume them Please dispose of them, immediately The mushrooms […]
2026 Arts and Culture Festival at the Rossland Museum
Join us at the Museum for live music and lots of fun for the whole family at our annual Arts and Culture Festival! In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans, vendors, and food trucks! Check out our website for the whole schedule: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/arts-culture-fest The festival is an opportunity for our […]
Provincial & National
Attorney General’s statement on B.C. filing legal action against OpenAI after Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on the Government of British Columbia filing legal action against OpenAI related to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy and advocating for stronger regulations on AI: “The people of Tumbler Ridge have endured an unimaginable loss, and they deserve answers and accountability. As part of our ongoing efforts […]
Ecojustice: Youth climate activists to get their day in court
Youth, health, and environmental groups are celebrating a legal victory after the Federal Court rejected the federal government’s attempt to prevent their climate accountability case from proceeding. The applicants will now get their day in court as the case is set to advance to a full hearing on its merits. “Today’s decision brings us one giant step […]