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    The decision reveals an industry in which timber-centric thinking still prevails — and points to a problematic disconnect between our provincial leaders’ promises, and the day-to-day decisions being made on the ground.Read more 
    Emma Watson and Oliver Gatzke sit alongside a wooden dock that cordons off the end of a popular recreational lake near Skookumchuk, BC, a softshell black zippered bag opened between…Read more 
    Columbia Basin, B.C. - A collaborative of Canadian environmental groups congratulates negotiators from Canada, British Columbia, and the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, and Syilx Okanagan Nations, as well as the United…Read more 
    Fernie, in British Columbia's Elk Valley, might be best known as a ski town, but when the snow melts and the bears wake up, residents and visitors alike flock…Read more 
    Place-based learning: it's a well-used term in the education community. But what does it actually mean? As the name suggests, place-based learning helps students develop a…Read more 
    Thousands of hectares of B.C.’s Inland Temperate Rainforest are currently slated for logging, including over 600 hectares in the Seymour River watershed considered to be core habitat for the Columbia North herd.Read more 
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    Upcoming events

    Kimberley Community Garden Work Bees

    Kimberley & Cranbrook
    July 5 - July 28
    Whether you're big or small, young or old, new to gardening or a veteran, we'd love to have you join us in the Kimberley Community Garden! Read more

    Go Wild! 2024

    Regional
    August 5 - August 10
    Six days, five nights. Endless exploration. In Go Wild!, students learn to be leaders while connecting with the wild landscapes that define our Kootenay communities. Read more
    Come join us to help reduce the spread of invasive plants growing within Golden. Dress for the weather, bring some water, gloves, and come ready to work in exchange for… Read more

    Bear Day

    Invermere
    Saturday, August 17
    An event to celebrate and learn about all things BEAR! At Pothole Park between 11am-1.30pm, Saturday August 17th. Featuring: Bear spray demos with WildSafeBC and tips on bear… Read more

    Camp Odyssey 2024

    Kimberley & Cranbrook
    July 8 - August 23
    Our incredibly popular Camp Odyssey is back for summer of 2024! A great opportunity to have your children outside, in a safe, structured, and fun environment with week-long and day camps in Kimberley & Cranbrook. Read more

    E-Bike Raffle 2024

    Kimberley & Cranbrook
    Thursday, August 29
    For our 2024 E-Bike Raffle, we are offering the chance to win one Liv Amiti E+ 3 — all you have to do is pick your destination and enjoy the journey! Read more
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