The October 2013 natural gas and petroleum sale resulted in $4.6 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $162 million.

Comments are being accepted until Dec. 16, 2013, on a public discussion paper released today as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced the release of the Province's draft recommendation aimed at seeking improvements within the existing framework of the Columbia River Treaty.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman have issued a conditional Environmental Assessment Certificate to Quicksilver Resources.

The Province is proposing revisions to the Integrated Pest Management Regulation (IMPR) to ensure cosmetic pesticides are being used safely and responsibly.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett have issued a conditional Environmental Assessment Certificate to Teck Coal Ltd. for the Line Creek Operations Phase II project.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have renewed their water quantity monitoring agreement.

BC Timber Sales celebrates its 10th year of operation and its support for economic prosperity in rural communities through safe and sustainable forest management.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced another round of consultations with residents of the Columbia River Basin following the release of the "Public Consultation Report Working Draft."