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Ecosystem restoration burn planned for Deer Park Mountain

The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program section of the Ministry of Forests, in conducting an ecosystem restoration burn within one kilometre of Deer Park. The exact timing will depend on weather and site conditions but could start as early as Monday, March 18, 2024.  This prescribed burn will […]

Some of the best passwords are ugly ones

Is your password difficult to crack? March 15 is the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Password Day, and BBB is encouraging the public to protect themselves from fraud by changing their passwords to be more ugly, thereby making it harder for hackers to solve. According to a 2023 Statista survey, 25% of Canadians changed their passwords less often than once […]

Commercial truck drivers to face higher penalties for hitting overpasses

Drivers of commercial trucks involved in infrastructure crashes will face higher penalties, with the government taking stronger action to make highway travel safer for everyone. The proposed changes to the Commercial Transport Act (CTA) will enable the courts to impose fines for as much as $100,000, as well as imprisonment up to 18 months upon […]

Wildsight celebrates fifth year of Columbia River Field School as applications open for summer program

Submitted by Wildsight Sixteen youth from across the Columbia Basin will navigate the complex social, economic and natural history of the mighty Columbia River as they paddle its waters this summer. Students in Wildsight’s Columbia River Field School canoe through key sections of the Canadian side of the Columbia River, camp on its riverbanks, and […]

High-speed internet on its way to more homes around Kootenay Lake

New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says more people living near Kootenay Lake will be able to unlock new possibilities, with more than $1 million in provincial and federal funding to bring high-speed broadband internet access to 310 homes. “Faster and more reliable internet access will make a big difference for people in these communities,” said […]

Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Women’s Day

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking International Women’s Day: “Today, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in B.C. and around the world. We also renew our commitment to achieving gender equity, empowering people in their reproductive choices, ending gender-based violence and making life better for women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender and […]

Connect to your local lake: Join the 4th Annual National Lake Blitz

Lakes are integral to communities, providing essential resources and serving as recreational and cultural hubs. We live along their shores, explore their fresh waters and admire the diverse wildlife. Yet, increasing climate and other impacts highlight the need to monitor and protect these vital ecosystems.  This summer, Living Lakes Canada invites you to dive into […]

Time change can increase crash risk for fatigued drivers

Drivers throughout the province and alarm clocks may both need adjusting when Daylight Savings Time kicks in on Sunday, March 10. “Springing ahead” can disrupt sleep patterns, causing fatigue that affects drivers and increases the risk of crashing. “Fatigue is a type of impairment that reduces a driver’s ability to notice, process, and correctly respond […]

Time to spring forward for daylight saving time

It’s like a broken record on the old grandparents turntable. Will 2024 be the last time daylight saving time change — meaning the no more biannual shifting the arms of clocks? Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. local time marks the time when Daylight time begins as clocks move forward, or “spring ahead,” by one […]

Wildsight Education program recognized with national award

Submitted by Wildsight Wildsight’s EcoStewards program is the inaugural recipient of Wildlife Habitat Canada’s Diane Griffin Award. EcoStewards encourages students to learn about local ecosystems and undertake projects in their wild backyards. Wildsight educators guide students on an immersive learning journey through multiple in-class sessions, culminating in a community action project. We were humbled and […]

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