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Kimberley locals concerned over scale of logging in St Marys River Valley

Over a hundred people gathered in Kimberley on Tuesday night to hear about the impact of current and future logging on wildlife and their habitats in the St Marys River Valley. In the past decade, 15 square kilometres of privately-owned, valley-bottom forests have been clearcut in the St Marys, and logging on adjacent public land […]

Décor divide: British Columbians split on how early to decorate for holidays

While December 1 has traditionally been the day advent calendars and holiday decorating begin, a new survey[1] conducted on behalf of BC Hydro finds British Columbians are divided on when to decorate their home for the winter holidays, with more than half choosing to put up lights and other décor in November. Holiday decorating is popular […]

NDCU gives major donation to Black Jack Ski Club

The $20,000 donation to Black Jack from the Nelson and District Credit Union will enable expansion of facilities to improve accessibility and enhance skier experience at the club’s trailhead. “Nelson & District Credit Union has a long history with the Black Jack Ski Club, supporting many  of its expansion and programming efforts over the years,” […]

Rossland trumps Black Friday with Annual Ladies’ Shop-Local Event

Get ready to paint the town red on Nov. 28 as the third annual Red Thursday unwraps in downtown Rossland from 6 – 10 p.m. The vibrant shop-local initiative is an exclusive, one-night-only event that offers an exciting opportunity for women to enjoy a fun-filled evening of shopping, dining, and celebrating the heart of community […]

IIO called to Koots for second time in two days, officer shot but released from hospital

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident near Midway Nov. 26 where a police officer has been injured. On Nov. 25, they were notified of an incident in Nakusp. “On Nov. 26, 2024 around 10:30 a.m. Kelowna RCMP identified a suspicious F-350 truck and began […]

IIO called to Nakusp after fatal incident

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Nakusp where one person has died, according to RCMP spokesperson Dawn Roberts. “On Nov.25, 2024, shortly after 3 p.m., an officer with the Nakusp RCMP located a suspected stolen vehicle on Hwy 6 south of the community,” […]

CBEEN's Outdoor Experiences Auction now live, In support of nature-based school programs

The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network’s Online Outdoor Experiences Auction is now open! This auction will raise essential funds to allow us to continue to deliver our Wild Voices for Kids Program which brings outdoor and environmental learning opportunities to close to 3000 students in the Columbia Basin each school year. Claire Peyton, the Wild Voices for […]

Public Health Inspectors Point to Risk in Rising Rodent Populations

Abell Pest Control today shared alarming results from a survey conducted at the recent Canadian Health Inspectors (CIPHI) conference in Regina, revealing a significant increase in rodent activity across Canada. The situation is especially critical in B.C., where a ban on second-generation rodenticides could be intensifying the issue. Key Survey Findings: When asked during regular visits […]

Survey shows employers under-rate danger of winter driving for employees

Only 39 per cent of B.C. employers surveyed earlier this year by Road Safety at Work rate driving to be dangerous for their employees when road and weather conditions are poor. Yet November to January is the most dangerous time of the year for the hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who drive for work. […]

Holiday happenings at the Rossland Museum

Holiday Workshop We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Museum between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m .on Saturday, Dec. 7, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages five – 12 (and maybe even some wiggle room […]