Tag Archives: Environment
Death of mother grizzly a 'big loss' for bear population in Banff park: experts
Wildlife experts say the death of a mother grizzly bear and her two cubs - including a rare, blond-headed grizzly - in Banff National Park is a major loss to the population.Parks Canada has said that ...
Sep 16, 2020
Province expands recycling systems, approves coastal city bans on single-use plastics
VICTORIA - The B.C Government says a number of changes have been made to limit plastic waste pollution in the province. In a news conference today (Sept. 12), Minister of Environment and Climate Chang...
Sep 12, 2020
Special weather statement issued advising of gusty winds across southern B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Batten down the hatches. The South Thompson and the rest of southern B.C. will be in for a windy holiday Monday.Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement advising residents ...
Sep 07, 2020
Gardengate breaks ground on long-awaited expansion project
KAMLOOPS - Since its humble beginnings back in the year 2000, Gardengate has been operating as a space of healing and recovery for individuals living with mental health issues or addictions. For 20 ye...
Sep 04, 2020
Casimir on Ajax Mine Project revival: "It's always been no."
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, Abacus Mining & Exploration Group said in a press release that KGHM had hired a new Ajax Superintendent in Kamloops. In the media release, the duties of the new superintende...
Sep 03, 2020
Protester arrested at Trans Mountain construction site
KAMLOOPS - A woman has been arrested for violating a B.C. Supreme Court injunction by chaining herself to a gate at the Trans Mountain pipeline worksite near the Kamloops airport.Police were alerted t...
Sep 03, 2020
KGHM hires new Ajax Superintendent, as company plans to resurrect mine application
KAMLOOPS - Situated less than a kilometre and a half from dozens of homes in the Aberdeen neighbourhood of Kamloops, the Ajax Mine Project application was rejected by BC's Environmental Assessment Off...
Sep 02, 2020
North Thompson communities preparing for Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion impacts
CLEARWATER, BC - The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project is getting underway, which will bring a huge influx of people into several communities along the route, up and down the Thompson Valley. ...
Aug 31, 2020
Despite uptick in regional visits, Clearwater still misses European visitors during tourism season
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Clearwater is known as the "Gateway to Wells Gray Park" and enjoys a significant economic benefit from the thousands of tourists who visit that natural wonder every year. 2020 has b...
Aug 28, 2020
Vavenby residents demand greater legacy from Canfor one year after mill closure
VAVENBY, BC - In the summer of 2019, Canfor closed its Vavenby Sawmill, citing log supply constraints, the high cost of fibre and ongoing depressed lumber markets. As part of the closure, Canfor gave ...
Aug 27, 2020
