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‘A slap in the face’: Concerns swirl about Copper Mountain Mine’s consultation process
December 21, 2024 - 7:00 PM

The co-owners of the Copper Mountain Mine struggled to earn the trust and approval of many sm?qmíx people during a pitch for the proposed New Ingerbelle Pit project, with one community member calling the mining company’s consultation process “a slap in the face.”
Joly, Blinken push to get B.C. river treaty through Congress before Trump government
November 15, 2024 - 1:39 PM

Top officials in both Canada and the United States are pushing for the need to finalize the updated Columbia River Treaty to manage water flowing between the two countries before the administration change in America.
The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida
October 10, 2024 - 7:04 PM

Hurricane Milton brought powerful winds, a dangerous storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.
BC unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation
March 21, 2024 - 4:37 PM

VANCOUVER - Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
Salvaging the sacred from climate disaster in B.C.
April 15, 2023 - 4:30 PM

The floodwaters rose swiftly and silently inside Nicole Norris’s family home and other residences of the Halalt First Nation on Vancouver Island when a storm unleashed a furious deluge of rain in November 2021.
Of all the disasters, British Columbians fear wildfires the most: survey
November 27, 2022 - 11:04 AM

A survey by an international property restoration company shows that B.C. resident’s biggest disaster concerns are wildfires.
Trial by fire continues for Lytton; its residents in limbo, buildings in ruins
June 24, 2022 - 2:00 PM

LYTTON, B.C. - Denise O'Connor stands on the sidewalk outside her home of 32 years — only the home is gone and so is most of her village and she doesn't live there anymore.
Flooding, mudslides prompt B.C. government to impose state of emergency
November 17, 2021 - 5:16 PM

VANCOUVER - British Columbia declared a state of emergency Wednesday following unprecedented flooding that has displaced residents, severed access to multiple highways and killed thousands of livestock while many more animals are in danger of dying.
Lawsuit blames Province, District of Sicamous for causing "catastrophic" 2012 flood
April 19, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A catastrophic 2012 flood in Sicamous remains top of mind six years later for a Shuswap business and a number of houseboat owners who accuse the Province, and others, for failing to prevent it.
Atlantic Canada recovers from flooding, outages and evacuations after deluge
January 14, 2018 - 6:30 PM

Some Atlantic Canadians are still dealing with the aftermath of a deluge that led to severe flooding, power outages and evacuations in some parts of the region.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jone

$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays
Following some extremely challenging years for B.C. farmers the provincial government has allocated $5 million for tree fruit growers in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions so there can be more local fruit for everyone to enjoy. “Earlie

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

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