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New Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in B.C.
bc on November 22, 2024
The Province has confirmed an additional case of chronic wasting disease in British Columbia, found in a white-tailed deer in the Kootenay region. Chronic wasting disease is an infectious and fatal disease affecting species in the cervid family, including deer, elk, moose and caribou. It causes serious harm to the animalsâ health. To date, three […]
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Galiano Island Local Trust Committee Authorizes Legal Action
Islands Trust on November 22, 2024
Islands Trust, on behalf of the Galiano Island Local Trust Committee, has filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court in order to preserve the unique environment of Wise Island, an island within the Galiano Island Local Trust Area. The claim seeks remediation of a property on Wise Island where trees were cut without a […]
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A New Era for Mateada and Owner David Karr
David Minkow on November 22, 2024
Usually, when a restaurant hits on a winning formula, itâs time to double down. But for Mateada owner David Karr, it was the opposite, a time to shut down. In September, after a successful season pairing South American cuisine with a music lounge based around yerba mate beverages, he pulled the plug on the restaurant […]
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Stqeeye's Home at Last VIDEO
Stqeeyeâ Learning Society on November 22, 2024
Stqeeyeâ Learning Society has passed the halfway mark in raising funds for our new home at Xwaaqwâum (pronounced KHWOK-wum), the Hulâqumiânum name for the Burgoyne Valley. To celebrate we wanted to share a story about a video we made a year ago, but had to take down shortly after it was made, because it contained […]
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ASK Salt Spring Welcomes Copper Kettle/Wagon Wheel's Cherie
ASK Salt Spring on November 20, 2024
November 15 Nine joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome Cherie Geauvreau, the heart and soul of the Copper Kettle/Wagon Wheel team. After offering a loving Penelakut greeting as our Territorial Acknowledgement, we began learning about the work of the Copper Kettle/Wagon Wheel Housing Society . When asked what âexcited and delightedâ her, Cherie […]
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Debris, Downed Trees Prompt Travel Advisory for Vancouver Island Highways
bc on November 20, 2024
A significant fall storm is impacting Vancouver Island. Downed power lines, debris and fallen trees have resulted in multiple highway closures on the island. Drivers are advised to avoid travel for the remainder of Tuesday night, Nov. 19, and into the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Highways closed include: Highway 4 from Highway 4A […]
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People Encouraged to Prepare for Strong Winds
bc on November 19, 2024
People living in the coastal regions of British Columbia, as well as in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and parts of the Interior, can expect stormy weather and strong winds starting Tuesday, Nov. 19 and extending through Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued wind warnings and special weather statements due […]
