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Facing a weeks-long wildfire evacuation alert, how does daily life carry on?
There is still no clear end to an evacuation alert for residents of Kimberley, B.C., as a nearby wildfire continues to burn.
The community's mayor says people are packing essential belongings, keeping businesses running and waiting for conditions to change.
As Amber Wang reports, many residents are trying to stay prepared while carrying on with daily life.
Wait Creek wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate in East Kootenay
A wildfire in B.C.'s East Kootenay region has forced hundreds of residents and vacationers to evacuate Ta Ta Creek, Wasa Lake and Lazy Lake. Officials say strong winds fuelled rapid fire growth on Saturday, while a broader power outage is also affecting communities across the region.
As Amber Wang reports, many evacuees are now waiting to learn when they can safely return.
Which time zone should southeastern B.C. align with?
Residents in southeastern B.C. have until the end of Monday to weigh in on their preferred time zone. Earlier this year, the Regional District of East Kootenay voted to adopt Pacific Time in line with the rest of B.C.
But, as Amber Wang reports, many residents disagreed.
B.C. or Alberta time for the Kootenays?
A provincial decision about daylight saving time is raising questions in the East Kootenay. While most of British Columbia plans to stop switching clocks twice a year, communities in the area will continue to follow mountain time.
As the CBC's Amber Wang reports, residents have mixed reactions about what should happen next.
Seniors in Cranbrook, B.C., stay active with fall prevention program
Canada’s population is getting older, and falls are one of the major risks for seniors — leading to disability, chronic pain and reduced quality of life.
As the CBC's Amber Wang discovered, there's a fall prevention program in the East Kootenays that's doing much more than keeping seniors on their feet.
'Memory bears' help families hold onto those they’ve lost
In Cranbrook, B.C., volunteers are helping families hold on to someone they’ve lost by turning clothing into memory bears — a small soft teddy bear sewn from a loved one's clothing.
As the CBC's Amber Wang reports, the handmade keepsakes offer comfort in the face of grief.
Pump failure leaves hundreds of Elkford properties without water
Hundreds of properties in the East Kootenay community of Elkford are still without water after a pump failure earlier this week. The district says crews are working to repair the system and get water flowing again.
As Amber Wang reports, families are finding ways to get through the day with help from neighbours.
