Local & Provincial Items (March)
Local
Farmers’ Markets:
Armstrong: Sat., 10 – 1 pm, Odd Fellows Hall (indoors).Lumby: Mon – Sat., 9– 1 pm, 1811 Glencaird St. www.monasheecommunitycoop.ca
The Bishop Wild Bird Foundation is looking to fill a resident Caretaker position at the Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary on Coldstream Creek Road. They need someone to live full-time in the on-site home and provide basic security and oversight of the 4.2-acre property, which has been preserved in a natural state for wildlife and community enjoyment since 1981. The sanctuary, located adjacent to Kalamalka Lake, includes fields, gardens, forested areas, and secluded waterfront access. This is a contract position that includes a residential tenancy agreement along with caretaker responsibilities. For more information go here.
Provincial
Snuneymuxw First Nation Demands Full Probe into Nanaimo’s Duke Point Pollution Crisis. The Snuneymuxw First Nation is calling for a comprehensive investigation into ongoing contamination at Duke Point, citing it as a profound example of systemic environmental failure. Community leaders are urging swift, transparent action to protect local ecosystems and ensure accountability for industrial pollution in Nanaimo’s coastal waters. For the full story, go here.
B.C. Budget Draws Mixed Environmental Reviews. Clean energy advocates say the 2026 B.C. budget offers some support for household clean tech but falls short on long-term clean economy competitiveness and climate acceleration. For the full story, go here.
New Climate Risk Tools for Communities. The B.C. government has released new tools to help local planners assess and prepare for climate hazards such as extreme heat, floods, drought, and wildfire; supporting proactive resilience planning. For more information, go here.