Local & Provincial Items (May)
Local
Farmers’ Markets:
Vernon: Mon/Thursday, 8 – 1, outdoors, Kal Tire Place.
Armstrong: Sat., 8:30 – 12:30, until October 17, IPE Fairgrounds (375 Pleasant Valley Rd)Lumby: Mon – Sat., 9– 1 pm, 1811 Glencaird St. www.monasheecommunitycoop.ca
Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) EXPO: Everyone welcome! Over 500 local students will celebrate their climate action learning and projects, May 29, 9:30 – 2 at the Vernon Curling Club. Students from grades 6 – 12 have chosen topics that inspire them, give hope and purpose, and help their skills and confidence as they address climate change and thus benefit our community. Details here: https://climateactionrippleeffect.org/
Provincial
Warm Winter and Drought Raise Concerns for B.C.’s Wildfire Season. This report reminds us that climate change is making extreme fire seasons more likely and harder to prepare for. Full story here.
B.C. Cuts Climate Agency as CleanBC Faces New Questions. This long-running climate agency is responsible for coordinating climate policy across government ministries. BC is already off track on emissions reductions. The cuts will only make things worse. Full story from Tyee here.
B.C. Accused of Going Backwards on Ecosystem Protection. Conservation advocates say B.C. has stalled on promises to protect biodiversity and old-growth ecosystems. The criticism comes as the province faces growing pressure to strengthen environmental laws and protect forests that store carbon and support climate resilience. Full story here.