March 2026

The B.C. government and Simpcw First Nation have begun negotiations on a consent decision-making agreement for assessments of the proposed Yellowhead Copper Mine project. A Wednesday, March 11 release from the province stated the agreement will “support regulatory clarity” for the proposed project, while “ensuring efficient, co-ordinated environmental assessments” by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) […]

A Kelowna-based wildfire equipment company is aiming to share B.C. technology with the rest of Canada and the world. Earlier this year, WASP Wildfire – a Kelowna-based company specializing in providing wildfire-fighting equipment to organizations across North America – announced its expansion to Canada’s east coast in Nova Scotia. “They are now having wildfire activity

Maple Ridge city hall will develop a new hazards framework for the city, planning for climate change and growth. City council directed staff to more forward with the framework, using a phased approach to modernizing land use regulations in response to increasing natural and climate-related risks. “As climate change accelerates, communities like Maple Ridge are

The Ridge Meadows Flames took game one of their second-round playoff series against the Delta Ice Hawks, with a 5-4 win in overtime on Tuesday night, March 10. Big defenceman Jeremy Kraft got the game winner just over six minutes into the extra frame, and was named the first star of the game. Off an