Tag: DRIVE BC

Harrop and Glade ferries out of service overnight

Transit My Nelson Now Staff -
The Glade and Harrop ferries will be out of action for maintenance work overnight tonight, July 24.

Human-caused wildfire burning near Gray Creek

Wildfires Drew Wilson -
A human caused fire is burning out of control in the Gray Creek area on the east shore of Kootenay Lake.

Updated: Highway 3 is closed east of Creston

Road Closures My Nelson Now Staff -
Updated May 21 at 1:10pm Emergency crews, along with Creston RCMP, remain at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision...

Province installs new traffic cameras, including Paulson Summit

Transit My Nelson Now Staff -
New technology allowed Drive BC to add 22 new cameras this year, delivering 37 more views to help motorists...

Preparation is essential for safe driving in winter conditions

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
The arrival of a significant storm to British Columbia is a reminder to drivers that weather conditions can change...

Snowier and colder weather ahead in the Kootenays

Weather Storrm Lennie -
This week’s weather marks the start of a cold and snowy winter in the Kootenays, according to Environment Canada. A...

Drivers warned to prepare for highway closures due to wildfires

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
Know your route and plan ahead as wildfire activity is increasing across BC and travel on some provincial highways...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

Community
Meet Blue, our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch, in Castlegar!

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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