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Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.

Drought and strong winds challenging firefighters in B.C.’s northeast

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Wildfire Service has warned today's strong winds expected across much of the province could lead to more extreme wildfire activity.

B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says British Columbia is hoping for the best this wildfire season but is preparing for the worst.

B.C. backs bodies battling bothersome botanicals

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
May is Invasive Species Action Month, and the B.C. government is helping kick off the occasion by funding local...

Kootenay forestry manufacturers get a boost

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
More jobs and opportunities for innovation are heading to the Kootenays with two forestry-sector manufacturers receiving over $9.25 million...

Firefighters gather to train in Penticton ahead of wildfire season

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
Hundreds of firefighters from across BC attended the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Penticton ahead of the 2025...

Major forestry conference kicks off today

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
Over 600 delegates are in Prince George for the BC Council of Forest Industries Conference taking place at the...

Kootenay communities receive provincial wildfire and fibre supply grants

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
Castlegar, Creston, Harrop, Kimberley and Nelson will receive provincial funding for projects aimed at wildfire risk reduction and increasing...

B.C. and California working to address softwood lumber trade disputes

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
B.C.’s Ministry of Forests and the California Building Industry Association are engaged in talks to reaffirm cooperation and discuss...

Former BC labour minister among those named to new softwood lumber council

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
A new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States has...

Over one million hectares burned by wildfires in BC this year: BC Government

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
The BC Government says 1,688 wildfires burned around 1.08 million hectares in the province this year. More than 70 per...

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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial
In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial
British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

A loving Akbash pup is looking for her forever home!

Community
Meet Clementine - this weeks Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay!

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial
The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

Jonathan Kerr brings Green leadership campaign to the Kootenays

Politics
B.C. Green leadership candidate Johnathan Kerr is set to visit the West Kootenays this week. 
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