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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Pink Shirt Day: “Today, as people throughout the province proudly wear pink, we are reminded that we all have a responsibility to stand up against bullying. “The message of Pink Shirt Day is as relevant today as it was back in 2007, when two Nova Scotia high-school students stood up […]