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Brackendale’s eagles soar again: almost 1,300 spotted in annual count

Brackendale’s eagles soar again: almost 1,300 spotted in annual count

2025 Brackendale Winter Eagle Count saw record participation and promising eagle numbers, thanks to strong salmon runs and clear weather.
On tomorrow!: Brackendale Winter Eagle Count returns on Jan. 5

On tomorrow!: Brackendale Winter Eagle Count returns on Jan. 5

The annual eagle count in Sea to Sky is back!
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ ship recycler penalized $46,105 for leaking toxic effluent into ocean

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ ship recycler penalized $46,105 for leaking toxic effluent into ocean

The penalties to Deep Water Recovery's Vancouver Island operations come after testing found toxic metal concentrations 160 times the provincial limit.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

Preliminary research suggests wintertime "pulses" of salt washing into streams used by spawning salmon can have negative effects on eggs and young fry at crucial times of their development.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

When it comes to the geographic distribution of severe wildfire, research scientist Xianli Want says the findings suggest Canada's record-breaking 2023 season was not an aberration, but a "glimpse into the future."
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

BURNABY, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ — A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.
Glyphosate use in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ forestry, explained

Glyphosate use in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ forestry, explained

Aspen is a natural fire guard — and a frequent target of industrial herbicides. In СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, over 1 million hectares of forests have been sprayed.
'Troubling' pattern: Major oil company penalized $75,000 over СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ snow bridges

'Troubling' pattern: Major oil company penalized $75,000 over СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ snow bridges

This is the sixth time the company has been found in contravention of provincial regulations.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

British Columbia's government expects to plant nearly 60 million fewer trees next year — a 23 per cent drop from this year's planting season.
Snow and rain forecast for Sea to Sky: advisories in place

Snow and rain forecast for Sea to Sky: advisories in place

Environment Canada warns of snow and rain, Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.