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Friday, August 31, 2012 9:15 AM
Camping reservations at British Columbia's world-renowned provincial parks have set a new all-time record in 2012, climbing above 100,000 for the first time. As of Aug. 26, reservations at BC Parks totalled 104,878 for the year, an impressive 11 per cent increase over the same period during the strong 2011 season.
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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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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 1:51 PM
One year after a Dutch tourist fell to his death at Elk Falls Provincial Park near Campbell River, BC Parks and the BC Coroners Service have worked together to significantly improve safety measures near the falls, while allowing continued public access to this popular attraction.
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Friday, June 29, 2012 10:00 AM
With the long weekend approaching, and kids out of school for the summer, it's time to go camping and when it comes to camping, more campers choose Golden Ears over any other provincial park in B.C., but with 155 parks to choose from, there's a lot more to explore, announced Environment Minister Terry Lake today.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:30 AM
Sensitive alpine areas in the Okanagan Region will benefit from more protection starting July 1, when a new regulation under the Wildlife Act comes into effect prohibiting the use of motor vehicles above 1,700 metres, except on existing roads and trails.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:30 AM
Aspiring and experienced anglers alike can cast their lines for free this Father's Day weekend, as part of the 13th Annual Free Family Fishing weekend.
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Friday, May 18, 2012 7:15 AM
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.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:00 AM
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.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:00 AM
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.
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Monday, May 7, 2012 2:00 PM
The B.C. government introduced legislation today that will add more than 550,000 hectares to the province's parks and protected areas system, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced today.
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