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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:00 AM
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.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 1:15 PM
In recognition of the BC Forest Service's centennial birthday, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, is honouring B.C.'s wildfire fighting history and increasing local recreation opportunities by restoring forest fire lookouts near five communities around the province.
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Monday, September 10, 2012 12:30 PM
Paul Buxton-Carr, an air attack officer with the ministry's Wildfire Management Branch, has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his outstanding community service.
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Monday, August 27, 2012 11:30 AM
Construction will start this week on a $1.2-million firefighting centre in Valemount, Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond announced today, on behalf of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson.
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Friday, August 3, 2012 7:00 AM
The August long weekend is a peak time for camping, and reservation numbers have hit a record high. As of July 29, B.C. Parks had received 91,989 reservations this calendar year - up 11 per cent from last year.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012 9:15 AM
With sunny and warm conditions expected throughout most of the province this weekend, Wildfire Management Branch officials are encouraging the public to be vigilant with their campfire use.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 7:03 PM
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on the flood threats facing several regions of B.C.
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Friday, May 11, 2012 8:00 AM
Finding new channels to reach British Columbians with important emergency information and preparedness materials is the mandate of a new social media unit that joined the Emergency Management BC (EMBC) team almost four months ago.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:00 AM
While freshet flooding is the current focus in some parts of the province, increasing temperatures are making wildfires an emerging threat in other regions.
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Friday, November 18, 2011 8:30 AM
The public is reminded of their responsibilities when conducting any backyard burning.
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