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Update on Bella Coola and Tweedsmuir Park repairs: The Province has started work in the Bella Coola valley and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to restore roads and bridges washed out in recent years by major storm systems and severe flooding. read more; Environment Families Friday, May 18, 2012 12:25 PM
BC communities shape After School Sport Initiative success: B.C.'s After School Sport Initiative provides children who typically face barriers with opportunities to have fun, learn and play sport. read more; Education Families Health Friday, May 18, 2012 11:00 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
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
Open fire prohibitions in Prince George Fire Centre: Effective at 12 noon on Saturday, May 19, Category 2 open fires and fireworks will be prohibited in most of the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. read more; Environment Families Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:00 AM
Prescribed burn planned for Topley area: The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and BC Timber Sales are planning to conduct a 45-hectare prescribed burn near Topley over the next month to reduce the risk of wildfire and help maintain local ecosystems. read more; Environment Families Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:05 AM
First of 30 new webcams go live at Kootenay Lake ferry: The first of 30 new webcams to be installed this year on the DriveBC network are now live, giving motorists a real-time view of traffic queues, weather and road conditions at the Kootenay Lake ferry terminals. read more; Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:15 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
Province supports technologies for people with disabilities: The Province is committed to supporting greater access to communications technologies for people with disabilities and is pleased to fund the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) project. read more; Families Health Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:15 PM
$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
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
Join the Family Day Twitter Town Hall: Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid will host a Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, May 15,, 2012. read more; Economy Families Monday, May 14, 2012 10:20 AM
Over $13 million to improve safety and travel on Hwy 3: Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and Upper Fraser Valley. read more; Economy Families Transportation Monday, May 14, 2012 10:00 AM
Bears are out so public asked to be aware: With bears seeking out non-natural food sources, Environment Minister Terry Lake is spreading the word to British Columbians to do what they can to control bear attractants and reduce conflicts with bears. read more; Environment Families Sunday, May 13, 2012 11:00 AM
West Vancouver seniors' housing under redevelopment: Seniors in West Vancouver are one step closer to more new affordable housing in their community after a groundbreaking for the $44.8-million redevelopment of Kiwanis Garden Village. read more; Families Health Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:30 PM
Over half a million raised in 2012 Dry Grad campaign: A total of $540,692 has been donated by BC Liquor Stores' customers to support high schools throughout the province that are planning alcohol-free graduation events. read more; Economy Education Families Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:00 PM
Awareness Week wraps up, but composting continues: Putting organics in their place is a year-round activity that not only helps feed plants, lawns and hedges throughout British Columbia, but also reduces GHGs. read more; Environment Families Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:00 AM
Stay up to Date with the Trade Mission: During the upcoming Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea and the Philippines, photos, video footage and updates will be readily accessible online. read more; Economy Families Friday, May 11, 2012 4:50 PM
Supportive housing for women & children opens in Abbotsford: Single women and women with children who were at risk of homelessness now have a new place to call home at Christine Lamb Residence, a new 41-unit supportive housing development in Abbotsford. read more; Families Friday, May 11, 2012 12:02 PM