BC Parks is closing Raft Cove Provincial Park in response to concerns arising from the World Rainbow Gathering that began August 7th.

Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, begins a tour of northwest British Columbia, with stops in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Terrace and Kitimat to discuss anticipated impacts of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry's expansion on communities in the region.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett will be in the Northwest visiting Red Chris Mine, touring the Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) and the Forest Kerr run-of-river power project.

Improved monitoring, increased audits and dam owner training highlighted the B.C. government's ongoing commitment to dam safety over the past year, according to the third annual B.C. Dam Safety Report

Coastal communities, First Nations and local governments are among those encouraged to apply to the Province for funding to help with tsunami debris cleanup.

The Province is helping revitalize communities throughout B.C. by investing $1.5 million in a program that helps clean up contaminated land and get it ready for redevelopment.

The hunting licensing program will receive major upgrades, following a commitment to create an online service that will be flexible, convenient, user-friendly and fit for the 21st century.

The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Lumby.