New co-director leadership at regional economic development office
Economic activity is ramping up in the Lower Columbia region, as two new directors lead the charge. Rebecca Richards has been appointed Director of the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) in partnership with Jacomien van Tonder, Director of Metal Tech Alley. Their co-directorship responds to both entities’ increasing...
RDKB, FortisBC continue climate action together
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has entered into a new agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) to extend funding for a Senior Energy Specialist position over a two-year period through FortisBC’s Climate Action Partners Program. Senior Energy Specialist Freya Phillips has worked for the past two years...
RDKB and FortisBC continue climate action together
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has entered into a new agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) to extend funding for a Senior Energy Specialist position over a two-year period through FortisBC’s Climate Action Partners Program. Senior Energy Specialist Freya Phillips has worked for the past two years...
How to get your BC Vaccine Card
The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at in their COVID-19 vaccine progress. The BC Vaccine Card will allow vaccinated people to conveniently and securely show their proof of vaccination at higher-risk social and recreational events and settings when...
Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire Alerts Rescinded
The evacuation alert for residents in the Mount Baldy area due to the Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire has been rescinded. Cooler temperatures and lighter winds have enabled fire personnel to make progress on suppression efforts. According to the BC Wildfire Service, 61 personnel are still actioning the fire with assistance from 9 pieces...
Election 2021 and the Climate Emergency: All Candidates Forum for SOWK Riding
Federal election candidates will have an opportunity to discuss climate issues in an online all-candidates forum on Sept. 7 for the South Okanagan—West Kootenay riding. The online event will start promptly at 6 pm Pacific Time / 7 pm Mountain Time. The riding-wide forum, Election 2021 and the Climate Emergency, is being...
Invasive Species — Tree of Heaven
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a native from central China, and was introduced to North America as an ornamental. This invasive tree is a growing concern in the Kootenay-Boundary region as its roots can damage asphalt and foundations. Tree of Heaven spreads by both roots and seeds, and can produce 325,000 seeds per...
Area restriction for the Gladstone Park wildfire rescinded
The BC Wildfire Services said that the Area Restriction that was established around the Gladstone Park wildfire (N61687) has been rescinded. The BC Wildfire Services said this is due to the downturn in weather and reduced fire activity, and now there is no need at this time to restrict public access to the area. The BC Wildfire...
Smoke from fires south of border impact Boundary Region
Three wildfires burning south of the United States border may be visible from communities in the Southeast Fire Centre including Grand Forks, Midway, Rock Creek and surrounding areas. Winds in northeast Washington state where these fires are burning are pushing the fires south, away from the border. There is no threat to...
From The Hill — Past the engagement process on climate action
For too long, Canada has dragged its feet on the urgent need to battle climate change, a hesitancy largely caused by concerns over the economy and jobs. It is now clear that we not only must take bold steps in this battle, but we can do this while creating good jobs and putting Canada at the forefront of the global clean...
