Local & Provincial Items (November)

Local

  1. Winter Farmers’ Markets:

    Vernon Holiday Market: November 22, 10 – 3 pm, Vernon Recreation Centre, indoors.

    Armstrong: Saturdays, 10 am – 1pm, Odd Fellows Hall Nov 7, 2026 – April 24, 2027

  2. Okanagan Remains in Severe Drought Despite Autumn Rain.

    Despite cooler weather and some rainfall, lake levels, groundwater and streams remain under significant stress. Penticton has received only around 42% of its normal precipitation for the reporting period. For the full Castanet story, go here.

  3. Kelowna Restores Mill Creek to Reduce Flooding and Improve Wildlife Habitat.

    A restoration project is replacing artificial creek banks with natural floodplains and planting thousands of native shrubs. The initiative aims to improve biodiversity, water quality and flood resilience. More information here.

Provincial

  1. New Research Finds 30% Conservation Target May Not Be Enough to Save Salmon

    Research involving UBC and Indigenous partners suggests that protecting 30% of land and water may be insufficient for healthy salmon populations. Scientists estimate that 70–80% watershed protection may be necessary. For more information from the UBC Forestry department, go here.

  2. Metro Vancouver's First Net-Zero-Emission School Shows Promise for Greener Buildings.

    École Snokomish Elementary is Metro Vancouver's first all-electric, net-zero-emission school. Using heat-pump technology and energy-efficient design, the school is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 89% over 15 years, avoiding approximately 961 tonnes of emissions. The project demonstrates how public infrastructure can contribute to B.C.'s climate goals. For more from the BC government on this story, go here.

  3. Environmental Advocates Raise Alarm Over BC Conservative Election Victory.

    Environmental organizations, including Sierra Club BC and Ancient Forest Alliance, are raising concerns following the BC Conservatives' majority election victory. The party's plans to expand LNG production, increase logging and reconsider old-growth forest protections have prompted warnings about potential consequences for biodiversity, emissions and climate resilience. For the full Victoria Buzz story, go here.

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