Set against BC's other villages and towns under 2,000 people, from BC's public records, updated Nov 10, 2026.
Evacuations: 2 orders to leave since April 2017 (fire and flood). The latest order in July 2024.
Emergency care: the nearest emergency department open around the clock is in Nelson, 33 km away in a straight line. The one nearer, in New Denver, keeps set hours (Mon 08:00 - 20:00, and so on).