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Mitigating fire risk with latest landfill fee changes in the Central Kootenay

Mitigating fire risk with latest landfill fee changes in the Central Kootenay

Regional District of Central Kootenay says its biggest change is raising the cost of contaminated wood to fall under mixed waste, effective May 1
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South Okanagan, West Kootenay lead region in 2025 advance voter turnout

South Okanagan, West Kootenay lead region in 2025 advance voter turnout

Across Canada B.C. had the third-highest increase in advance voter turnout compared to the 2021 election
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Premier visits Trail, but details remain slim

Premier visits Trail, but details remain slim

The premier’s office said Eby and Minister Diana Gibson met workers, company reps, and union members
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$5M building climate resiliency for Okanagan, Kootenay fruit growers

$5M building climate resiliency for Okanagan, Kootenay fruit growers

The projects include wind machines, heaters, netting and a freeze chamber to test bud hardiness
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Nelson's Spearhead receives $7.5M to expand wood products facility

Nelson's Spearhead receives $7.5M to expand wood products facility

Provincial government funding announced before a contested re-zoning is complete
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Interior Health president Susan Brown to retire

Interior Health president Susan Brown to retire

Brown has led the health authority for seven years
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UPDATED: Nelson police under investigation following death of Blewett man

UPDATED: Nelson police under investigation following death of Blewett man

The Independent Investigations Office of BC is examining the police's response of the Jan. 18 incident
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New documentary shows B.C. firefighters during historic 2023 wildfires

New documentary shows B.C. firefighters during historic 2023 wildfires

Wildfire debuts April 29 on the Knowledge Network
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Public opinion has little impact on logging plan near Castlegar: biologist

Public opinion has little impact on logging plan near Castlegar: biologist

Biologist Matt Casselman has filed a complaint with the Forest Practices Board against BC Timber Sales
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Advance voting begins in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Advance voting begins in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Electors have 4 days for advance voting or they can go to an Elections Canada office by April 22
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