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Environment
Bracebridge declares state of emergency due to flooding
Public Works is responding to flooding on year-round streets, but due to the severity, it may take time to reopen some roads. Continue reading
‘Mystery’ plans for national park reserve in South Okanagan-Similkameen feared by opponents
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“There’s a lot of mystery we’re finding out that’s leading up to a negative,” South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Preservation Society spokesperson Lionel Trudel said. Continue reading
London city councillors declare climate emergency
One councillor who voted in favour of the declaration argued that it will provide a lens and focus for the city moving forward. Continue reading
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Residents asked to move cars as annual street sweeping begins in Lethbridge
The annual residential street sweeping program is set to get underway on Wednesday. Continue reading
Regional district has ‘serious concerns’ with B.C.’s caribou recovery plan
Columbia Shuswap Regional District wants deadline for public input extended another 12-18 months. Continue reading
Binbrook Conservation Area’s newest attraction to open in May
Treetop Trekking will give the public a chance to climb, swing and zip through the forest canopy at Binbrook Conservation Area. Continue reading
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Ministry issues flood warning for Bancroft district with heavy rainfall forecast
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising residents to prepare for possible flooding, especially near the Gull River, which flows through the village of Minden. Continue reading
City, Dropbike defend decision to recycle lightly-used bikes
Dozens of bikes were found in a Kingston dumpster, which has some residents asking: Why? Continue reading
Kingston’s Sisters of Providence donate heirloom seeds to local organizations
The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are donating close to 300 heirloom seeds to Ratinenhayen:thos and the Kingston Area Seed System Initiative. Continue reading
Quebec, Montreal examining strategies to reduce flooding damage
Municipal and provincial governments are evaluating how to deal with flood damage. Continue reading