Tag: Wildsight

Kootenay youth crews return for sixth season of community climate work

Community My Nelson Now Staff -
Youth Climate Corps B.C. and Wildsight are returning to communities across the East and West Kootenays this summer, with youth crews tackling wildfire prevention, ecosystem restoration and other local climate projects during the program’s sixth season.

Wildsight to challenge Zincton Resort review process in court

Environment Greg Nesteroff -
A local environmental organization says it will seek a judicial review of the provincial government's decision not to require an environmental assessment of the proposed Zincton Resort.

Planting for the future

Community Kate Brown -
Today’s showers provided a nice reprieve as the Kootenay Native Plant Society and Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps joined forces at Nelson’s Monarch Waystation, planting over 60 native nectar species that will support migrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Wildsight seeking immediate action on caribou habitat loss

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
Wildsight, along with other environmental groups, is seeking action from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to complete a...

Environmental group welcomes old growth protection, hopes for more action

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
Wildsight, a local environmental activist group, said B.C.'s newly unveiled Old Growth Action Plan is a welcomed change, but...

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Jennifer Whiteside tapped as B.C. NDP interim leader as party regroups after election defeat

Politics
Jennifer Whiteside has been named interim leader of the B.C. NDP.

Interview – Kootenay Bats with Dr. Cori Lausen

Community
Afternoons with Andrea welcomes special guest Cori Lausen to enlighten us on all aspects of the bats who live in the West Kootenay Region!

Two Nelson councillors wrap up eight years at city hall

City of Nelson
Two longtime Nelson city councillors have attended their final meeting, marking the end of eight years on council for both Rik Logtenberg and Jesse Woodward. 

Nelson’s new finished-water reservoir strengthens emergency supply

City of Nelson
Nelson has added 2.2 million litres of treated drinking water storage at its Mountain Station water treatment facility, providing additional capacity during emergencies like major fires.

Nelson mayor weighs in on B.C. election shift

2026 BC Election
The political landscape in Victoria is changing, and Nelson Mayor Janice Morrison is preparing to make sure the city's priorities remain on the provincial agenda.
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