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 BC Hydro is hosting a virtual meeting to provide information about Columbia facility operations. Topics to be discussed include information about forecast inflows and our expected operation of our facilities including Mica Dam and Kinbasket Reservoir, Revelstoke Dam and Revelstoke Reservoir, Hugh L... |
 BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday, that effective at noon PDT on Thursday, May 18, 2023, Category 2 and 3 open burning will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District.
The BC Wildfire... |
Regional News
The reduce the overconsumption of water, effective Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Regional District of Central Kootenay will implement stage 1 water conservation measures across all water systems.
The RDCK said in a media release that these measures will remain in place from June 1 through September 30.
The RDCK said Stage 1 may increase to one of three additional stages should...
The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting Interfor in conducting a hazard abatement prescribed burn in the Mineral Creek area.
The Mineral Creek prescribed burn will cover up to nine hectares and is located approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the community of Burton.
Smoke may impact the residents closest to the burn area and be visible from Burton and Nakusp and may also...
Nelson Police continue an investigation following the search and seizure at a mid-level drug operation in the City of Nelson last week.
Nelson Police said in a media release that investigation resulted after officers were called to assist with a possible drug overdose during the early hours of Wednesday, May 24.
Nelson Police said officers attend and performed First Aid and CPR...
British Columbians living with brain injuries related to substance use now have access to specialized supports through a first-of-its-kind program in Canada.
Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Substance Use program (CARSU) supports adults with mild to moderate brain injuries related to an overdose.
“We’re seeing an increasing number of...
Most disasters happen in the blink of an eye.
That’s why it’s important to take appropriate measures before they happen to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared.
Bigger, hotter, more frequent wildfires can threaten the places we live, and wildfire season is hitting the province early.
The ...
