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East Canoe Forest Service Road closed due to washout

Recreational users and hunters are advised that the East Canoe Forest Service Road will be closed at 41 kilometres until further notice due to a washout. read more

Environment Transportation Friday, May 18, 2012 2:20 PM

B.C. launches Columbia River Treaty Review consultation

The Province will consult with First Nations and residents of the Columbia River Basin to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty. read more

Economy Environment Friday, May 18, 2012 10:45 AM

Province urges drivers to be safe this weekend

As National Road Safety Week kicks off summer driving season, the Province is asking drivers to help keep their families safe by following these driver safety tips. read more

Families Transportation Friday, May 18, 2012 8:00 AM

More compliance officers on patrol this weekend

The Province is increasing compliance and enforcement patrols by about 30 per cent over the Victoria Day long weekend to ensure visitors to BC Parks and the backcountry have a safe holiday. read more

Environment Friday, May 18, 2012 7:15 AM

Premier Promotes B.C.'s Advantages in Korea

Premier Christy Clark today touted B.C.'s natural resources, competitive taxes and a highly skilled workforce to top Korean investors. read more

Economy Friday, May 18, 2012 7:00 AM

International visitors rise for fourth month in a row

B.C. saw an 11.8 per cent increase in international overnight visitors in March 2012 resulting in a fourth straight month of gains, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada. read more

Economy Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:41 PM

Coroners Service confirms identities of plane crash victims

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of three persons who died in the crash of a small airplane near Peachland on May 13, 2012. read more

Families Transportation Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:10 PM

A $3-million boost helps fund improvements in BC Parks

BC Parks is getting an extra $3 million for this year's capital budget, a 27 per cent increase over last year. Overall, $13.98 million is funding projects directed at attracting young families, offering new recreation opportunities, improving accessibility and increasing attendance. read more

Environment Families Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:00 AM

Premier Highlights Clean Energy, Green Buildings in Korea

During the second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Chirsty Clark began her first full day in Korea promoting clean energy resources like British Columbia's biomass sector and highlighted Canada Wood Group's project that will see B.C. lumber in more than 200 Korean homes. read more

Economy Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:00 AM

Special committee to examine mid-term timber supply

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson applauded today's decision of the Legislative Assembly to form a Special Committee on Timber Supply to examine and make recommendations about mid-term timber supply in British Columbia, as a result of the mountain pine beetle infestation. read more

Economy Environment Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:45 PM

B.C. Beef Day celebrates industry's economic sizzle

Cuts of B.C. beef are on the menu at a barbecue outside Victoria's Parliament Buildings today as the Province proclaims May 16, 2012 the third annual B.C. Beef Day. B.C. Beef Day is a joint venture with the BC Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) that commemorates the ongoing partnership between government and ranchers. read more

Economy Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:15 PM

B.C. seizing on global demand for mining

A long-term plan designed to develop the mining industry and create jobs to support B.C. families was announced today by Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. read more

Economy Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:30 AM

Informed Dining program kicks off throughout B.C.

With the official launch of the Informed Dining program this week, British Columbians can now easily find important nutrition information when they eat out in restaurants throughout the Province. read more

Families Health Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:15 AM

Premier Tours LNG Terminal, Promotes BC's Vast LNG Resources

Premier Christy Clark continued her Jobs and Trade Mission by touring the Negishi Terminal, Asia's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, and promoting B.C.'s promising LNG sector to potential Japanese partners. read more

Economy Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:00 AM

Premier Applauds Progress on Kitimat Project: LNG Canada

While on her second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark took time today to applaud the continued progress of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Kitimat, LNG Canada. read more

Economy Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:00 PM

Drinking Water Report highlights progress made

Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall released the 2011 Progress Report on the Action Plan for Safe Drinking Water in British Columbia today, outlining progress made and highlighting areas for additional improvement in the province's drinking water systems. read more

Health Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:45 AM

$3.7 million to improve Highway 1 and Highway 23

Resurfacing work will be done this year on Highway 1 and Highway 23 in the Revelstoke area, to improve the safety and ride along these important highway corridors. read more

Economy Families Transportation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:00 AM

Regulation fuels B.C.'s natural gas transportation sector

The greenhouse gas reduction regulation will help diversify and increase the market for natural gas in British Columbia's transportation sector as well as deliver on our Natural Gas Strategy, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. read more

Economy Environment Transportation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:45 AM

Head out to a BC Park for the Long Weekend

British Columbians have made more than 6,000 camping reservations for the Victoria Day long weekend representing an approximate 13 per cent increase over the same period last year, Environment Minister Terry Lake said. read more

Environment Families Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:00 AM

B.C. crews to assist Manitoba's firefighting efforts

British Columbia is sending 41 firefighting personnel to Manitoba to assist that province with its firefighting efforts. read more

Environment Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:30 AM