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Friday, March 28, 2014 9:00 AM
A roundtable of representatives from communities, industry, labour, First Nations and the environmental sector has been established to discuss ways to find the right balance between economic development and environmental protection, Environment Minister Mary Polak announced.
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Friday, March 28, 2014 7:45 AM
Environment Minister Mary Polak is encouraging individuals and businesses throughout the province to participate in Earth Hour 2014 by powering down between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014.
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Thursday, March 20, 2014 8:15 AM
The Province, with support from several groups, will be acquiring almost 400 hectares of private property on Quadra Island, linking two provincial parks to further protect unique and sensitive ecosystems.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 8:30 AM
In recognition of Canada Water Week (March 17-23, 2014) and World Water Day (March 22, 2014), Environment Minister Mary Polak presented the Farmland-Riparian Interface Stewardship Program with the second-annual Excellence in Water Stewardship Award for British Columbia.
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Friday, March 14, 2014 11:15 AM
Every year in March, many Canadians take the opportunity to observe Canada Water Week (March 17-23) and World Water Day (March 22).
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Thursday, March 13, 2014 10:22 AM
Legislation introduced, if passed, will add more than 55,000 hectares to B.C.'s protected areas system.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:25 AM
Environment Minister Mary Polak introduced legislation today that will update and replace B.C.'s century-old Water Act with the new Water Sustainability Act.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:05 PM
Public hospitals, colleges and universities soon will be joining K-12 schools in receiving funding for capital investments dedicated to reducing energy costs, demonstrating clean technology and lowering carbon emissions.
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Monday, March 3, 2014 8:30 AM
Calling all wilderness explorers! Get ready for another exciting season of camping, hiking and picnicking as BC Parks' reservation system, Discover Camping, prepares to open.
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Thursday, February 13, 2014 1:49 PM
Amendments to the Park Act introduced today outline clear requirements for certain activities within B.C.'s provincial parks to ensure natural resources are protected.
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