May 22, 2023 BC Annual Bat Count helps monitor endangered wildlife Spring is here, and with warmer nighttime temperatures our BC bats are now returning to summer roost sites. One of […] Read more
May 13, 2023 Teck and STARS Celebrate 30 Years of a Life-Saving Partnership Teck Resources and STARS announced today that Teck is making a $300,000 donation over three years to STARS in celebration […] Read more
May 11, 2023 Angel Flight East Kootenay sends Gratitude Angel Flight East Kootenay (AFEK) extends sincere gratitude to the Province of British Columbia for committing $300,000 in funding support, […] Read more
May 10, 2023 Province supports Angel Flight East Kootenay People throughout the East Kootenays will have continued access to health-care services in Kelowna through cost-free travel with the Province […] Read more
May 05, 2023 No Mow May For the Bees Wildsight has launched “No Mow May For the Bees” and kindly asks you to put your mower away for the […] Read more
May 01, 2023 RDEK to Test Regional Evacuation Notification System The RDEK will be testing its Regional Evacuation Notification system (ENS) this Friday and is encouraging residents who have not […] Read more
April 11, 2023 PacificSport Centre for the Columbia Basin The PacificSport Columbia Basin Board and viaSport BC are pleased to announce the launch of a new PacificSport Centre in […] Read more
April 04, 2023 The Case for Learning about our Local Land The pandemic highlighted the many benefits of getting outside regularly and connecting with nature. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of […] Read more
March 31, 2023 Fernie Transfer Station opens for Household Hazardous Waste The Fernie Transfer Station is now home to a year-round household hazardous waste collection depot. “This depot will provide Elk […] Read more
March 22, 2023 Celebrate the Spring Equinox! The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, marked the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere this […] Read more
March 14, 2023 Ecosystem Projects Create Meaningful Impact Groups around the Columbia Basin are undertaking major projects to enhance biodiversity and ecosystems in the region with support from […] Read more
March 10, 2023 B.C. Celebrates a historic $100M in Watershed Protection Living Lakes Canada is celebrating the BC Government’s decision to invest a historic $100 million into safeguarding the province’s watersheds. […] Read more