Tag Archives: Environment
Deadline for cabinet to decide future of Trans Mountain expansion is today
OTTAWA - The federal government is widely expected to green light the Trans Mountain expansion project a second time today but, even with a Yes vote, construction is likely weeks, if not months a...
Jun 18, 2019
Shuswap TrailRiders unveil newest adaptive hiking tool for people with mobility challenges
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - Many able-bodied folks take the ability to get around in nature for granted. However, it's not that easy for people who rely on mobility devices to access some of the natural spac...
Jun 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
BC Hydro report finds 'range anxiety' deterring electric vehicle purchases
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A new report from BC Hydro has identified a major reason why people aren't purchasing more electric vehicles. Primarily, the fear of not making it far enough for out of town trips, ...
Jun 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
TNRD hosting public open house to determine location for new Eco-Depot
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District is looking for community feedback on possible locations for a new Eco-Depot. The TNRD is hosting public open houses in Cache Creek and Ashcroft next we...
Jun 14, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Liberals reject most Tory amendments to environmental assessment bill
OTTAWA - The federal government is rejecting most of the amendments proposed by Conservative senators to Bill C-69. A senior government official speaking on the condition of anonymity because he wasn'...
Jun 12, 2019
Logan Lake residents annoyed with boil water advisory
KAMLOOPS - Logan Lake residents have been boiling their drinking water since the beginning of the month. The District put out a boil water advisory on June 1, when Interior Health flagged high bacteri...
Jun 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Liberals to announce plan to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021
OTTAWA - The federal government will announce a plan Monday to ban harmful single-use plastics such as drinking straws as early as 2021. A government official with knowledge of the plan says no l...
Jun 09, 2019 Plastic straws are among the key items set to be banned.
Fire bans coming into effect for Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - As of Wednesday next week (June 12), Category 2 and 3 open fires will be restricted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. Part of preventing human-caused wildfires means those burns, using c...
Jun 08, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Fire Centre / BC Wildfire Service
Chase Secondary students contribute Secwepemc language and culture to province's first Story Trail
CHASE, B.C. - When the former Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park returned to its traditional Secwepemc name, Tstswecw, the BC Parks Foundation wanted to bring language into the park. The foundation e...
Jun 07, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
B.C. Wildfire crews hope for better weather as fire near Savona grows to 100 ha
SAVONA, B.C. - Air tankers could be seen dropping fire retardant as the BC Wildfire Service attempted to contain the fast-moving Sabiston Creek fire west of Savona Wednesday evening (June 5)."The fire...
Jun 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
