Columbia Park Housing Creates New Homes for Local Residents
The Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society (LCAHS) proudly provided a tour in early July for representatives of organizations who contributed funding and support to the development of Columbia Park Housing in East Trail. The nine units of affordable rental housing in the 3 storey building are providing great new homes ...
Home is where the heat is: British Columbians working from home miss the office AC
Amid one of the hottest summers on record, British Columbians working from home admit to missing one perk of being in the office – the air conditioning. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many offices shifting to working-from-home, and that is where many still find themselves even with restrictions lifting. In fact, a recent...
B.C. wildfires: quick statistics
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. For real-time updates on evacuation alerts and orders, visit: https://twitter.com/EmergencyInfoBC For the latest wildfire information, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca Fires: Wildfires burning in B.C.: 260 Since April 1, 2021: 1,451 wildfires 650,582 hectares burned Active fires […]
Man dies after falling into Columbia River in Golden
Despite the live saving efforts of first responders, a Golden man has died after falling into the Columbia River last week. At approximately 5:20 p.m. MST on Friday Aug. 6, frontline officers from the Golden-Field RCMP were called to a report that a man, who had been riding his bicycle across the bridge on Kicking Horse Drive,...
Suzuki Foundation refutes 'fake news' allegations
Dear supporters, This is to alert you that an online hoax involving David Suzuki has been circulating throughout Canada (and potentially in the U.S.) since at least mid-June. Posing as a variety of news sources (including NBCUniversal), and sharing fake news stories through dozens of fake Facebook pages, scammers have been ...
Interior Health warns of unusual rabies activity detected near Nelson
Interior Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) confirmed a case of rabies in a Kootenay Lake region skunk. In a media release Saturday, Interior Health said it is very unusual for a land-dwelling animal to contract rabies in B.C. and therefore, enhanced rabies surveillance is occurring in the region. Interior Health said […]
Arrow Lake Wildfire Complex Update
Octopus Creek Wildfire Size: 18,337 hectares Status: Out of control Cause: Lightning 57 firefighters , 19 pieces of heavy equipment Michaud Creek Wildfire Size: 8,847 hectares Status: Out of control Cause: Lightning 33 firefighters, 13 pieces of heavy equipment Renata Creek Wildfire Size: 2,801 hectares Status: Out of control...
Wildfire update: 57 fires burning in Southeast Fire Centre
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. For real-time updates on evacuation alerts and orders, visit: https://twitter.com/EmergencyInfoBC For the latest wildfire information, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca Fires Wildfires currently burning in B.C.: 262 Since April 1, 2021: 1,336 wildfires 557,459 hectares of […]
UPDATED: August 3 report on the Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire
During the weekend, according to BC Wildfire Service battling the Nk'Mip Creek Wildfire: Fire growth was observed on the northeastern flank, however, cooler, more humid weather has helped firefighting efforts. The fire is now estimated to have burned more than 16,005 hectares. There are 186 firefighters, six helicopters and...
Area Restriction Expanded for Gladstone Park Wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Gladstone Park wildfire , which originated 34 kilometres north of Christina Lake in the Boundary fire zone. The fire is currently estimated at 4,216 hectares in size. The existing Area Restriction Order in the vicinity of the Gladstone Park wildfire has been expanded. The...
