Tag Archives: Environment
Nanaimo Community Kitchens celebrates 30th anniversary
NANAIMO - Thousands of recipes have been created in the 30 years since Nanaimo Community Kitchens opened. The organization, which originated Nanaimo Foodshare, provides workshops and food education to...
Jun 13, 2021
Cariboo Fire Centre says holdover fire risk remains despite cooler temperatures and precipitation
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Cariboo Fire Centre reminds the public to exercise caution when conducting any open burning activity.Although the Cariboo region has been experiencing cooler temperatures and incre...
Jun 12, 2021
Kamloops encouraged to get active for ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge
KAMLOOPS - It's only natural that once the sunshine comes, citizens of Kamloops get more active. This year, the onset of summer coincides with a national physical activity challenge that could net the...
Jun 09, 2021
Canoe and kayak clubs petitioning for additional safety signage along South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - A partnership of six different canoe and kayak clubs in Kamloops is calling for additional safety signage along the South Thompson River between Riverside Park and the Highway 5 bridge.A pe...
Jun 09, 2021
B.C. zooming toward electric vehicle charging station goal
VICTORIA - The province is speeding toward its goal of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with 50 per cent of the 2040 target of 400 stations already built or underway."A record number of Britis...
Jun 09, 2021
Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton
EDMONTON - The federal and Alberta governments are signing an agreement that could lead to a plant to produce hydrogen built near Edmonton. The governments say they're working with Air Products Canada...
Jun 09, 2021
Construction timeline fast-tracked for Nanaimo SAR building reno
NANAIMO - Overhauling Nanaimo Search and Rescue's headquarters won't take nearly as long as originally planned.City councillors on Monday, June 7 officially allocated more than $1.3 million in require...
Jun 08, 2021
VIDEO: Mountain biker, young bear surprise each other on Kamloops-area trail
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Bike Riders Association (KBRA) member crossed paths with two bear cubs at the bottom of the Triple Lumen Mountain Bike Trail west of Pineview Valley.The video captured on Monday ...
Jun 08, 2021
Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 1...
Jun 08, 2021
VIDEO: Stairs installed at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park
NANAIMO - A narrow switchback ravine trail has been replaced by newly opened stairs, while a bridge spanning Benson Creek is now open.Phase one upgrades at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP) wer...
Jun 08, 2021
