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Public use restrictions on grasslands, grazing leases

In advance of the May long weekend, the public is reminded about restricted recreational use in the Tunkwa-Duffy area and on grazing leases in the Kamloops area. read more

Environment Families Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:00 PM

Enforcement officers on patrol over May long weekend

British Columbia's natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday. read more

Environment Families Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:00 AM

Use caution around Nicola Lake and Nicola River

The public is asked to exercise caution, and prepare for localized flooding as water levels in Nicola Lake, the Nicola River and surrounding streams increase due to rapid snowmelt and recent high temperatures. read more

Environment Families Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:00 AM

Temporary measures support long weekend safety at Sombrio Beach

For the second year in a row, the gravel access road from Highway 14 to the parking lot at the Sombrio Beach trailhead will be temporarily closed to help prevent unauthorized activities, like large parties and vandalism, over the Victoria Day long weekend. long weekend. read more

Families Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:30 AM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased male and female

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two persons who were found deceased in a residence in Anglemont on April 30, 2013. read more

Families Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:15 PM

BC Coroners Service identifies snow-campers

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a father and daughter who died while snow-camping on Blackcomb Mountain on May 12, 2013. read more

Families Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:45 PM

BC Coroners Service identifies motor vehicle incident victim

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident near Kamloops on May 10, 2013. read more

Families Monday, May 13, 2013 3:30 PM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased motorcyclist

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a motorcyclist who died as the result of a motor vehicle incident in Penticton on May 11, 2013. read more

Families Monday, May 13, 2013 3:20 PM

Celebrate the long weekend in a BC Park

The Victoria Day long weekend is a busy one for Discover Camping, the Province's camping reservation system, but many BC Parks still offer first-come, first-served campsites for visitors without reservations. read more

Environment Families Monday, May 13, 2013 11:49 AM

Fire prohibitions in Kamloops Fire Centre start May 15

Effective at noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. read more

Environment Families Monday, May 13, 2013 11:35 AM

Spring run-off affects access to three recreation sites

Recreational users are advised that effective immediately access to three local recreation sites has been affected due to recent spring run-off. read more

Environment Families Friday, May 10, 2013 11:00 AM

BC Coroners Service identifies motor vehicle incident victims

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of two males who died after a motor vehicle incident near Chase on May 6, 2013. read more

Families Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:15 PM

Flood risk heightens, safety urged

With the onset of warmer temperatures, increased snow melt in parts of B.C.'s southern interior have amplified waterway risks. read more

Environment Families Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:00 PM

B.C. crews head to Alberta to assist with prescribed burns

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending 13 personnel to Alberta to assist Parks Canada in carrying out prescribed burns. read more

Families Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:45 PM

Northwest Fire Centre urges caution with burning

The Northwest Fire Centre is urging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this week due to more hot and dry weather expected in the region. read more

Environment Families Wednesday, May 8, 2013 9:00 AM

Body of missing Craycroft Island man found

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that a man missing from his boat in the Sayward area has been found deceased. read more

Families Tuesday, May 7, 2013 4:30 PM

Dry conditions lead to open fire ban in Peace region

Effective noon on Thursday, May 9, 2013, Category 2 open fires and the use of fireworks will be prohibited in the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek fire zones. read more

Environment Families Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:20 PM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased teens

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two teens whose bodies were recovered from Nicola Lake on May 6, 2013. read more

Families Monday, May 6, 2013 4:00 PM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of motorcyclist

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motorcycle incident in the Victoria suburb of Saanich on May 4, 2013. read more

Families Transportation Monday, May 6, 2013 2:40 PM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of victim in ATV incident

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a female who died following an ATV incident near Vanderhoof on May 4, 2013. read more

Families Transportation Monday, May 6, 2013 1:10 PM