Foster Creek is a stand of rare, old and ancient rainforest on the Kinbasket Reservoir the Province’s own Old Growth Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) had previously recommended for immediate deferral. Now, big trees are falling in Foster Creek and mountain caribou are losing even more connectivity in their endangered habitat. Wildsight conservation specialist Eddie Petryshen […]

Sharing the Road with Snowplows and Other Winter Maintenance Equipment Winter driving in British Columbia often means sharing the road with snowplows, sanding trucks and other winter maintenance equipment. These vehicles keep roads passable, but working around them presents hazards. Understanding how they operate and giving crews room to work helps protect everyone. Give Snowplows […]

A motorist in Nelson had a truly terrifying Halloween this year when she found her vehicle sinking int0 Kootenay Lake on Oct. 31, according to a press release issued by the Nelson Police Department. The release said police, at 1:18 p.m., received several 9-1-1 calls for a pickup truck that had driven over an embankment […]

Selkirk College is opening its doors to the community, inviting anyone considering further education to discover programs that match their goals and interests, explore career pathways, and experience college life firsthand. Open House takes place on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Castlegar Campus from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is welcome, including high school students […]