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Friday, March 1, 2013 7:45 AM
Mount Robson Provincial Park, which was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1990, turns 100 today, announced Environment Minister Terry Lake.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:12 PM
Nearly 276, 000 hectares was added to the BC Parks system through legislation introduced by Environment Minister Terry Lake.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:30 PM
B.C. winters usually mean outdoor adventures, and what better way to enjoy B.C. Family Day that in a B.C. park?
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Thursday, December 20, 2012 1:00 PM
Visitors from around the world and throughout the province can soon plan their trips to two awe-inspiring BC Parks' destinations. The Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit will be open for advanced reservations beginning Jan. 2, 2013.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:00 AM
When you are hanging stockings with care and decking the halls this holiday season, think about the impact your choices can have on the environment and consider creating memories rather than garbage.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012 2:30 PM
British Columbia businesses, non-profit groups and local governments are saying yes to clean transportation by investing in another 145 electric-vehicle charging stations throughout the province.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012 10:00 AM
Hundreds of new anglers got their feet wet for the first time at British Columbia's provincial parks during 2012. A record number of B.C. families took part in free Learn to Fish programs in provincial parks, which added value to the park visitors' already great experiences.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:15 AM
British Columbia's provincial parks now have more places to sit and enjoy an amazing view - each with their own special stories and wonderful memories. The 100 for 100 Park Bench Challenge launched in 2011 to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of British Columbia's provincial parks system was so successful that all 100 benches are sold.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012 5:00 PM
While Ministry of Environment officials remain confident that there is no risk to public health or the environment, the ministry is launching a formal investigation in response to concerns around the approximately 1,800 tonnes of potentially hazardous fly ash shipped to the Cache Creek Landfill from the Burnaby waste-to-energy facility in July and August, announced Environment Minister Terry Lake today.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012 1:30 PM
B.C. will beat national targets on recycling by close to a year, said Environment Minister Terry Lake at the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of the Ministers of Environment (CCME), which wrapped up Thursday, and in advance of Waste Reduction Week Oct. 15-21.
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