Tag: British Columbia
Federal government partners with Port Coquitlam to strengthen flood protection efforts
The federal government is investing $9.6 million in two projects to mitigate flooding risks to the community by upgrading critical infrastructure.
This was announced by Ron McKinnon,...
Upgrades to disaster mitigation infrastructure to help protect Gingolx Harbour
Critical disaster mitigation infrastructure upgrades are planned for Gingolx Harbour, British Columbia, the largest harbour within the Nisga'a First Nation territory, after an investment...
Watershed Security Grants: Empowering Climate Resilience and Restoration in BC
The First Nations Water Caucus, alongside the First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia (FNFC) and the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC), has...
Wildfire suppression in rural BC fuelled by proactive water mapping
In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the B.C. Interior mountains above the small rural community of Argenta,...
New Living Lakes Canada report sheds light on importance of lake...
The Kootenays may be world-renowned for mountains in the winter, but summertime is when lakes take centre stage. Paradoxically, the ever-growing popularity of Kootenay...
Canada, U.S. reach important agreement-in-principle on Columbia River Treaty
VICTORIA, BC - The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty...
Vancouver’s long-buried “First Creek” restored as part of Tatlow Park renewal
VANCOUVER - A long-buried creek under Kitsilano's Tatlow Park has been restored, thanks to a multi-year project led by the Vancouver Board of Parks...
Feds, 17 First Nations launch Great Bear Sea Project Finance for...
VANCOUVER, BC - The Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and 17 First Nations announced the signing and launch of the Great...
Grindrod WTP to fend off frequent power outages with new generator
GRINDROD, BC - The Grindrod Water Treatment Plant will see installation of a standby power generator to allow systems to operate during a power...
Okanagan communities receive $9.1M for flood mitigation
Vernon, BC — Two communities in the Okanagan will take steps to protect themselves from flooding caused by climate change through an investment of more than $9.1...
