The billion-dollar blind spot in BC's mine cleanup system

British Columbia’s mine cleanup policy is built on a simple principle: companies should pay to clean up the environmental damage they cause. But as mining projects expand and pollution risks grow, an important question remain

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After the paddle: Dix urges field school alumni to speak up for the basin

May 22, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

Alumni from Wildsight's Columbia River Field School (CRFS) are uniquely positioned in discussions around the Columbia River and should use their voice to speak up on matters related to this region.

The Free Bike Valet is back in 2026!

May 21, 2026 by Wildsight Invermere

This Summer – Saturdays only – from 9am to 1pm Skip looking for a parking spot and ride your bike to the Invermere Farmers Market all summer long with Wildsight's free bike valet service.

Digging deeper: Wildsight Kim/Cran’s AGM & garden work party

May 20, 2026 by Trixie Pacis

On a warm spring evening last week, twenty community members gathered beneath the shade of the community garden gazebo for Wildsight Kimberley / Cranbrook's 2026 AGM and garden work party. With warmer weather finally arriving, the evening offered the perfect…

We’re Hiring: Nature Day Camp Assistant

May 19, 2026 by Trixie Pacis

Are you a nature enthusiast who loves working with kids? Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is hiring a Camp Assistant for Camp Odyssey, a nature-based day camp that runs in Kimberley and Cranbrook. Candidates should have experience working with children and…

Where mountains once stood

May 14, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

Historical and contemporary repeat photography from the Mountain Legacy Project reveals how half a century of mountaintop-removal coal mining has altered the geography of the Elk Valley.

Now hiring: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator – WEV

May 12, 2026 by Elk Valley Branch

Position: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026 Compensation: $22/hour Scope: 35 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: June 22, 2026 Location: In-person, Fernie, BC Term: 8 weeks Job Summary The Communications…

Now hiring: Part-Time Worker – Local Store Fernie

May 12, 2026 by Elk Valley Branch

Position: Part-time Retail Coordinator – Local Store Deadline to apply: June 10th, 2026 Compensation: $18-22 / hour Scope: 7.5-15 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: ASAP Location: In-person, Fernie, BC Job Summary The Retail Coordinator…

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World Turtle Day
Revelstoke
Saturday, May 23
Calling all nature and turtle enthusiasts! Come celebrate World Turtle Day in Revelstoke on Saturday May 23rd, with a turtle talk and community BioBlitz at…
Plant Swap & Sale
Elk Valley
Saturday, May 23
Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on Saturday May…
Fernie Community Yard Sale
Elk Valley
Saturday, May 30
This year’s Community Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Beyond Organic: Old Blue Truck Farm Tour
Invermere
Saturday, May 30
In nature, nothing is wasted. Period. Truly sustainable food production revolves around closed-loop systems utilizing inputs that are available all around us.
Old-growth fun run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Saturday, June 6
On June 6, join us for a 7-kilometre run through a spectacular old-growth stand and learn all about the Inland Temperate Rainforest on Revelstoke's doorstep.

The billion-dollar blind spot in BC's mine cleanup system

Wildsight news

After the paddle: Dix urges field school alumni to speak up for the basin

The Free Bike Valet is back in 2026!

Digging deeper: Wildsight Kim/Cran’s AGM & garden work party

We’re Hiring: Nature Day Camp Assistant

Where mountains once stood

Now hiring: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator – WEV

Now hiring: Part-Time Worker – Local Store Fernie

Market Talks: Shaping the Kimberley Farmers’ Market Together

The billion-dollar blind spot in BC’s mine cleanup system

Community Spirit Shines at Earth Week Cleanup

The billion-dollar blind spot in BC's mine cleanup system

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