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Wildlife advocates call for long-term solutions as B.C. renews protection order for Salmon River

Fish & Wildlife Emily Joveski - August 20, 2026

B.C. has issued a second protection order for the Salmon River as low water levels threaten more than 200 chinook salmon.

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

Environment Emily Joveski - August 1, 2026

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.

Flood-protection projects completed, underway across Okanagan

EnvironmentJune 10, 2026

Penticton's Ellis 4 Dam has been upgraded as part of a series of flood-mitigation and climate-resilience projects across the Okanagan supported by provincial, federal and local governments.

Southern Thompson-Okanagan residents invited to shape future of local forests

EnvironmentMay 11, 2026

Residents across the southern Thompson-Okanagan are being invited to help shape future forest-management decisions through a public survey and a series of community open houses this spring and summer.

Haida Gwaii fishing guide fined $12,000 for catching too many fish, providing false documents

Fish & WildlifeApril 16, 2026

A British Columbia fishing guide has been fined $12,000 after being caught with too many fish and providing false documents to federal officers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada said Thursday.