Snowfall alert issued for Boundary, West Kootenay regions
The warning is for the Boundary and West Kootenay regions, and includes Highway 3, from Grand Forks to Creston.
Weather
Mar 2
Penticton MLA Dan Ashton seeking federal nomination
Dan Ashton announced he’s now seeking the Conservative nomination for the federal riding of South Okanagan-Similkameen-West Kootenay.
Politics
Feb 23
Ride BC Transit for free in these communities this Earth Day
BC Transit hopes to encourage travellers to switch to transit to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
Apr 22
‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal
Last year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.
Environment
Apr 10
B.C. weather: Snowfall warnings continue for West Kootenay, 2 areas north of Kamloops
Snow began falling in areas of B.C.’s Southern Interior late Friday night, and it should continue until Saturday afternoon before transitioning to wet snow mixed with rain.
Weather
Jan 6
Junior hockey: Rockets blanked again, Silverbacks eliminate Centennials
The Kelowna Rockets have been shutout in back-to-back games against the Prince George Cougars, while the Salmon Arm Silverbacks have eliminated the Merritt Centennials.
Sports
Apr 14
Snowpack levels in Okanagan rising, but still below normal
On Jan. 1, the Okanagan’s snowpack level was at 64 per cent. For Feb. 1, the region was listed at 86 per cent.
Environment
Feb 8
Warnings extended as ‘challenging avalanche conditions’ continue west of Calgary
The “persistent weak layers” remain easy to trigger and authorities warn conditions mean a triggered avalanche could be large enough to injure or even kill a person.
Canada
Mar 7
B.C. to harvest 25 deer, will test for spread of fatal chronic wasting disease
Chronic wasting disease is an infectious and fatal disease affecting species in the cervid family, such as deer, elk, moose and caribou.
Canada
Mar 13
Hazardous conditions forecast for Coquihalla, Trans Canada, Highway 3
Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected on major routes in and out of the Southern Interior on Wednesday.
Weather
Feb 28
Junior hockey: North Okanagan Knights sold, relocating to Cariboo
The franchise will now be known as the Quesnel River Rush, with the KIJHL’s board of governors unanimously approving the sale.
Sports
Apr 4
All lakes in 2 of B.C.’s most well-known national parks closed for at least a year
Parks Canada says its unprecedented decision to shut down public access to all lakes in two of B.C.'s most well-known national parks is necessary to prevent a potential disaster.
Environment
Mar 25
Bear pictured carrying garbage bin in Summerland, B.C.
Resident takes to social media, posts photos of the hungry bear in Summerland, B.C.
Environment
Apr 9
‘People were rooting for her’: B.C. community outraged bear killed with no ‘oversight’
The Conservation Service told them a relocation would not be possible because Nelson is considered a 'no-go' zone, which means cubs from the area cannot be rehabilitated
Environment
Jan 27
Recent B.C. snow welcome, but long-term drought concerns linger
Lower-than-usual snowfall resulting in a thin snowpack has heightened concerns about another year of drought, with spring on the way in B.C.
Canada
Mar 4
B.C. South Coast mountains receive much-needed snowfall amid drought concerns
The snowfall comes after the province reported the snowpack is at 61 per cent of normal.
Weather
Feb 11
That tune coming from an old mine in B.C.? It’s probably a bat, singing a love song
Authors of a study say that while bats are well known for using sound to echolocate prey and navigate around objects, silver-haired bats also sing.
Canada
Jan 20
B.C. government rolls out chronic wasting disease response plan
The B.C. government has implemented mandatory testing for deer killed in a part of the province where a troubling new disease has surfaced.
Environment
Feb 13
Big White chamber of commerce criticizes Kootenay Boundary regional district
The chamber of commerce is highly concerned with the RDKB’s decision to alter the community’s garbage station hours.
Canada
Feb 20
B.C. weather: Snowpack levels for most of province well below normal
On Wednesday, the River Forecast Centre released its first snowpack map for the year, an annual occurrence in early January.
Environment
Jan 10
