Ryley McCormack

5 days ago | mycrestonnow.com | Ryley McCormack

Forecasters say higher than average precipitation could offset the increased risk of spring wildfires in the Kootenays despite higher temperatures. According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the province experienced drier-than-average conditions early in the year, but much of southern B.C. was hit by significantly increased precipitation in March, with 100 to 200 per cent of normal amounts recorded.

5 days ago | mygrandforksnow.com | Ryley McCormack

With the federal election approaching, get to know your local Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay Green Party candidate: Philip Mansfield. Mansfield is a first-generation Canadian with experience supporting the Green Party and environmental causes. “His study of complex dynamical systems led him to appreciate the urgent need to mitigate our environmental impact and restore a healthy ecosystem capable of sustaining human life,” said the Green Party of Canada.

5 days ago | mynelsonnow.com | Ryley McCormack

With the federal election approaching, get to know your local Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee Green Party candidate: Blair Visscher. Who is Blair Visscher? Visscher says she has worked as a teacher with a passion for sustainable environments and economies. “I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sustainability at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, and I work with the Living with Wildfires in the Okanagan research group,” said Visscher.

6 days ago | mynelsonnow.com | Ryley McCormack

With the federal election approaching, get to know your local Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee NDP candidate: Leah Main. Who is Leah Main? Main says she immigrated to Canada from the United States in 1967 and has since been deeply involved in local politics. “For the last 15 years, I have made my home in the Slocan Valley, in the Village of Silverton, where I have served in the local government since 2009,” said Main.

2 weeks ago | mynelsonnow.com | Ryley McCormack

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is giving out over $2.3 million to pay for backup power systems for seniors’ housing developments. CBT officials say the grants target rural communities that are prone to power outages to ensure safety and comfort for residents. “By providing funding for backup power systems, we are directly helping seniors’ housing facilities remain safe and operational during power outages,” said Ulli Mueller, Delivery of Benefits Senior Manager.