Given the current weather conditions, the BC Wildfire Service is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two men who died in a motor vehicle incident near Wonowon on March 17, 2016.

Comments are being accepted until May 24, 2016, on a discussion paper released today as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Prince George Timber Supply Area.

The Province reaffirmed its support for victims of sexual assault in B.C. and its commitment to end this violence as part of its long-term commitment to achieve a Violence Free B.C.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man and a woman who died in a motor vehicle related incident near Tete Jaune Cache on March 16, 2016.

The creation of the Valemount Community Forest, represented by Valemount Community Forest Company, will help promote economic stability and employment opportunities, while enhancing the ability for local forest stewardship.

Premier Christy Clark announced the creation of B.C.’s newest Class A provincial park in the northern region of the province, which makes up part of the only known inland temperate rainforest in the world.  

Co-op students at the University of Northern British Columbia will benefit from $75,000 in one-time funding, part of a $1.3-million announcement to 16 public post-secondary institutions following the launch of Co-op Week celebrations.

In response to recent increases in the spruce beetle population, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is committing $1 million and has designated a spruce beetle manager to work with First Nations, local communities and stakeholders to develop a regional spruce beetle management plan.