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Environment Canada put on notice for 10-year delay in caribou protections Environmental groups, including Wildsight, sent a letter to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) today calling on the Ministry to complete critical habitat mapping and finalize a recovery strategy for deep-snow dwelling mountain caribou that is more than 10 years overdue.
Kimberley locals concerned over scale of logging in St Marys River ...
Dec 1, 2024 · Over a hundred people gathered in Kimberley on Tuesday night to hear about the impact of current and future logging on wildlife and their habitats in the St Marys River Valley. In the past decade, 15 square kilometres of privately-owned, valley-bottom forests have been clearcut in the St Marys, and logging on adjacent public land […]
Obituaries Archive - Castlegar Source
Jan 17, 2018 · "Go like Merv!" After 77 years of "Going Full Out" Merv Fry on February 27, 2017 took his last earth-bound ski run. On this beautiful sunny day he paused at the top of his favourite run called Exhibition, mentioned something to his Old B's Powder Team (OBPT) ski buddies about it being "glorious" and then blasted down making the …
Ombudsperson welcomes payments totalling over $1 million to …
3 days ago · BC’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an update today on the province’s progress addressing an unfair practice that withheld federal financial support from caregivers of children with disabilities. The issue was first highlighted in the Ombudsperson’s 2022 report, Short-Changed: Ensuring federal benefits paid to the province reach caregivers of children with disabilities. The report ...
Community comes together for Coldest Night of the Year
Jan 16, 2025 · It’s time for our community to come together to raise money and awareness on the Coldest Night of the Year! The theme of this year’s fundraiser is to change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness, because it’s cold out there. Coldest Night of the Year is an annual walk to raise funds to help […]
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Weekly update from MLA/Minister Conroy - Castlegar Source
Feb 21, 2024 · The BC Legislature resumed Feb. 20 with a Speech from the Throne that outlines our commitments for the fall session. The 2024 Budget will be announced on February 22. Our government has taken on some of the biggest challenges facing British Columbians, like childcare, housing, and healthcare. We will continue to add important pieces to […]
A December to Remember: Castlegar Celebrates the Season with …
Dec 6, 2024 · The City of Castlegar is excited to announce a series of festive community events this holiday season, including the return of the popular Winter Wonderland, free holiday movie screenings at Kootenay Centre Cinemas, and the Merry & Bright Holiday Display Contest. Winter Wonderland – Saturday, Dec.7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter Wonderland, a […]
City of Castlegar’s New Website is Live
Jul 11, 2023 · The City of Castlegar has launched a new website, with a fresh design and layout to give people quick access to information and services they need and want. The new site launched earlier this month and allows for new City services to be added and expanded over time. The project was necessary because the City’s old site was ...
Council Highlights - December 16, 2024 - Castlegar Source
Dec 25, 2024 · Delegation – Castlegar Arts Council Miguel Godau, Maggie Shirley, and Val Field, representing the Castlegar Arts Council, provided an update on their activities for 2023/2024. Highlights included hosting several events and workshops, conducting a community poll on artistic activities and engagement, and completing an artist studio space survey. The Arts Council also requested that Council ...