Smoky Skies Bulletin includes West Kootenay, Boundary regions
The Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior and Northern Health Authorities has amended the area covered by the Smoky Skies Bulletin that was last updated on Thursday, August 3 due to changing smoke conditions. Areas now covered by this Bulletin include: 100 Mile, Arrow Lakes, Boundary, Bulkley Valley and […]
Wildfire near Galena Bay sparks Evacuation Alert
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District issues two evacuation alerts – one for the Galena Bay area and another for Heather Lodge and the surrounding area — after two wildfires increased in size. “A Wildfire burning southeast of Galena Bay has brought a potential safety risk,” the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said in a media […]
Off-road vehicles restricted in Southeast Fire Centre backcountry
The Southeast Fire Centre is one of three regions in the province to have the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land prohibited a BC Wildfire Service media release said Friday. “Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on […]
Off-road driving restrictions imposed
A message from the BC Southwest Fire Centre Information Officer: Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, all...
Rossland and wildfire preparedness
A message from the City of Rossland: As of today, there are approximately 140 wildfires burning across the province of BC. In the Southeast Fire Centre, there are approximately 20 total wildfires burning with 4 of them being fires of note (the closest to the City of Rossland is the Harrop Creek Fire, NE of Nelson). Further...
Special Air Quality Statement issued for Kootenay, Boundary regions
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for most of the southern areas of BC, including the Kootenays, Boundary, Arrow and Kootenay Lake regions. “Smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility. Smoke is expected or occurring,” the Environment Canada Statement said. “The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration […]
Province sends Site C project to BCUC for review
Nelson-Creston MLA and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Michelle Mungall announced Wednesday the provincial government has asked the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to begin reviewing the Site C project. “Our government is delivering on our commitment to British Columbians by ordering an independent review of Site C to ensure we can keep hydro […]
City sits on a ticking time bomb of West Arm Provincial Park forest
The possibility of an evacuation in Nelson this summer due to the threat of wildfire is very real, with the city situated next to arguably one of the greatest fire risks in the province. West Arm Provincial Park forest east of the city could set the stage for the next big B.C. blaze — and […]
Temporary highway in place near South Slocan Village
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure redesign of the Highway 3A at South Slocan Village is beginning to take shape as crews have completed the temporary road beside the old bridge a few kilometers east from the Highway 3A/6 junction. The construction replaces the bridge at South Slocan, which was built in the early 1960s […]
FortisBC urges public to stay cool, save energy when the heat spikes
The record-breaking heat expected in the coming days could cause an increase in energy use as cooling systems work harder to keep up with demand. FortisBC finds that demand on its system typically peaks between 5 and 7 p.m. on weekdays when people are returning home from activities. Which is why […]
