Tag: water

Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

Some Tahsis residents asked to prepare drinking water after watermain break

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
Residents of Tahsis between the Tahsis Healthcare Centre and Tootouch are being asked to prepare water for drinking and...

BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

News Justin Waddell -
Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

Water restrictions to prohibit lawn watering, car washing starting next week

News Justin Goulet -
PORT HARDY, B.C. - Starting next week, the District of Port Hardy will be replacing one of its two...

Video Shows Fish Packing Plant Spewing Bloody Effluent Into Water

News Justin Goulet -
A video showing bloody discharge from a fish packing plant north of Campbell River is making its way around...

Boating Industry Going Strong in BC

News Justin Goulet -
The General Manager of Ahoy British Columbia says it's been a good season for marinas along the province's coast. Michael...

Sea urchin aquaculture trial underway

News Elizabeth Young -
A trial is being launched to test the viability of farming sea urchins on land. Sea urchin roe from wild...

Spot a tangled up whale? Call the Marine Response Line

News Justin Goulet -
The Marine Education and Research Society is urging boaters to keep an eye out for entangled humpback whales. Researcher...

Zeballos wins BC’s ‘Best Tap Water’ prize

News Justin Goulet -
The village of Zeballos has won an award for its water. At the 4th annual tap water taste test in...

Boaters reminded to give marine mammals lots of space

News Elizabeth Young -
DFO's Regional Marine Mammal Coordinator is asking people to make sure you give marine mammals a wide berth. A video...

District Enacts Level One of Water Conservation Bylaw

News David Boles -
The mayor of Port Hardy is reminding residents to be careful of their water consumption. The first level of...

Work being done on Quatse Estuary

News Justin Goulet -
Ducks Unlimited is doing restoration work in the Quatse Estuary. Spokesperson Sarah Nathan says an old log weir had been...

Research project being done on cutthroat trout in Comox Lake

News Justin Goulet -
Anglers who fish at Comox Lake are being asked to help with cutthroat conservation this winter. Brendan Anderson with Fisheries,...

New alliance formed to combat ocean acidification

News Justin Goulet -
BC has teamed up with other coastal communities to form the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification. Spokesperson Jay Manning...

Use caution when on the water

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre is reminding boaters to use caution on the water this weekend. Crews were called out...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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