Tag: Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society

B.C. backs bodies battling bothersome botanicals

May is Invasive Species Action Month, and the B.C. government is helping kick off the occasion by funding local...

Kootenay Broom Busters program continues battle against invasive Scotch Broom

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society’s (CKISS) Kootenay Broom Busters Program will continue its work combating invasive Scotch broom...

Kootenay watersheds remain mussel-free

Lakes and rivers in the Kootenay region have remained free of invasive zebra and quagga mussels this year. A press...

Boaters asked to do their part to keep invasive species out

Many boaters will be eager to hit the waves with warm summer weather ahead, but they should be mindful...

CKISS launches Kootenay Broom Busters Program to help combat invasive Scotch broom

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) has launched the Kootenay Broom Busters Program, a pilot program aimed at...

CKISS to host two events in May to bring awareness on local invasive species

The month of May marks the start of Invasive Species Action Month across the province, and the Central Kootenay...

CKISS urging anglers to help prevent spread of whirling disease

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is asking anglers to do their part in keeping an invasive parasite...

Nelson plans tougher law to control invasive species

As Nelson tries to stave off foreign plants, the city plans to bring in a tougher law to deal...

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B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

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