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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:30 PM
The Province is taking action to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by upgrading and expanding B.C.’s firefighting aviation and ground fleet, as well as equipment for ground crews.
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Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:30 AM
Representatives from British Columbia’s forestry sector, led by Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, are embarking on a mission to Japan, showcasing the innovation of B.C. wood products.
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Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:30 PM
Residents and travellers are strongly urged to use caution and remain vigilant this Labour Day long weekend as ongoing elevated drought conditions in much of British Columbia increase the potential for wildfires.
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023 11:45 AM
Residents and travellers are strongly urged to plan ahead and remain vigilant this B.C. Day long weekend, with much of British Columbia experiencing elevated wildfire risk.
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Friday, June 30, 2023 7:00 AM
Residents, travellers and campers are urged to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent fires while enjoying the outdoors over the Canada Day long weekend.
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Monday, May 1, 2023 1:00 PM
The Ministry of Forests will conduct aerial-spray treatments in the Victoria area in spring 2023 to eradicate spongy moths and minimize the risk they pose to forests, farms, orchards and trees.
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Friday, October 7, 2022 4:55 PM
With most of the province experiencing above-normal drought conditions, the BC Wildfire Service is urging people to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.
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Thursday, July 28, 2022 3:30 PM
Sustained high temperatures throughout British Columbia this week are increasing the potential for wildfires.
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Friday, May 6, 2022 3:00 PM
Josie Osborne, Minister of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship, and Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, have released the following joint statement during Invasive Species Action Month:
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Friday, April 29, 2022 1:00 PM
The B.C. government will conduct aerial spray treatments in three Vancouver Island locations beginning in early May.
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