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College of the Rockies welcomes new Dean Dr. Meagan LaRiviere
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (367+ words) Published 2:59 pm Monday, August 24, 2026 College of the Rockies recently welcomed New Dean of Health and Human Services Dr. Meagan LaRiviere to campus. LaRiviere brings a wealth of expertise with 20 years of experience in healthcare practice, post-secondary education, and academic leadership…...
Wildfire smoke scatters across southern B.C., continuing air quality warnings
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (554+ words) Published 7:43 am Friday, August 21, 2026 Air quality warnings continue to be scattered across Southern B.C. On Friday, the South Okanagan from Summerland to Osoyoos, Highway 1 from Yale to Lytton, and Highway 3 from Hope to Eastgate are all under an orange-coded air quality…...
Air quality warnings more widespread across multiple B.C. regions
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (544+ words) Published 7:39 am Thursday, August 20, 2026 Air quality warnings from Environment Canada have been issued for more parts of B.C. on Thursday, Aug. 20. Orange and yellow air quality warnings from wildfires spread from west of Ashcroft, all the way to Fernie on Thursday....
Poor air quality conditions continue across multiple B.C. regions
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (592+ words) Published 7:06 am Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Smoky conditions from wildfires across the province continue to linger on Wednesday, Aug. 19. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Environment Canada issued orange and yellow air quality warnings due to local wildfire smoke. The Coquihalla Highway from Hope to…...
Letters: A case of smoke poisoning, and teamwork at its best
1+ week, 4+ day ago (368+ words) Published 1:54 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 A case of smoke poisoning A pile-up of coincidences led to severe smoke poisoning for local resident Arne Sahlen. This syndrome was defined first a few years ago due to heavy smoke from Central Canada blowing…...
Orange, yellow air quality warnings remain across Central, Southern B.C.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (586+ words) Published 7:25 am Wednesday, August 12, 2026 The smoky conditions have prompted Environment Canada to re-issue its air quality warnings on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Much like yesterday, the Okanagan, majority of the Kootenays, and parts of the Thompson area including Kamloops, Ashcroft, and Merritt…...
Wildfire smoke continues to dominate Central, Southern B.C. | Kimberley Bulletin
1+ week, 6+ day ago (576+ words) Published 7:14 am Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Wildfire smoke continues to linger across Central and Southern B.C. as Environment Canada’s air quality warnings remain in place. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the entirety of the Okanagan, the Shuswap including Salmon Arm, Sicamous, and Revelstoke, the Kootenays…...
Man injured in grizzly bear attack near Pemberton
1+ week, 6+ day ago (157+ words) Published 5:01 pm Monday, August 10, 2026 By Lauren Collins/Black Press B.C. Conservation Officer Service says there is no ongoing threat to other backcountry users after a grizzly bear attack near Pemberton. Conservation officers responded to a report of a grizzly bear attack…...
City continues public hospice house consultation as reconsideration motion fails
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (681+ words) Published 12:48 pm Monday, August 10, 2026 During a special meeting on Aug. 10, Cranbrook city council did not entertain a motion to reconsider a decision to seek public input on a land donation for a hospice house that is being proposed by the…...
Southeast B.C. under orange air quality warning due to wildfire smoke
2+ week, 1+ day ago (555+ words) Published 11:12 am Sunday, August 9, 2026 An orange air quality warning is in place for a large portion of southeast B.C. Environment Canada, who issued the alert on Sunday, Aug. 9, say the low air quality is due to wildfire smoke and that conditions…...