Listen Live
Listen Live

Smoky skies clear …but not for all

Some fresher,cleaner air has arrived in some parts of our region but not in others.

The Ministry of Environment has announced the Wildfire Smoke Advisory for Castlegar and Nelson and their surrounding areas has ended.

Smoke concentrations have decreased and dispersion models suggest these levels will remain low for the next few days.

However a Wildfire Smoke Advisory has just been issued for Grand Forks and area.

This is because of smoke coming in from wildfires in Washington state.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.

MLA Anderson calls Selkirk campus closure “devestating” to community

Kootenay‑Central MLA Brittny Anderson is calling the closure of Selkirk College’s Victoria Street campus a blow not only to the local arts scene but to the broader community. 

B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury

British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.

B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down

Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign. 

B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations

The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project. 
- Advertisement -