Responding to dry conditions, the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 4 drought rating for the South Coast and Lower Fraser areas due to ongoing low stream flows.

Responding to dry conditions, the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 4 drought rating for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and taken the additional action of suspending angling in streams and rivers throughout southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands due to ongoing low stream flows and warming water temperatures.

With weather conditions expected to remain dry in the coming week, water users on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii are being urged to reduce water consumption.

Premier Christy Clark's new cabinet, which is focused on creating jobs, building B.C.'s economy and creating a debt-free province for future generations, was officially sworn-in today.

Today marks a major milestone in mutual aid deployments as the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement (PNEMA) launches the first cross-border collaboration in emergency response exercises between Washington State and British Columbia.