The City of Nelson says it will investigate the number of fish in Anderson Creek following an incident last week that lead to the deaths of many of them, and try to drive home the importance of conserving water.
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.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.