More companies that operate diesel trucks and heavy equipment will be going green in B.C. as a result of the next phase of government funding for the Prince George-based Carbon Offset Aggregation Cooperative (COAC).

Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan today awarded representatives of nine local governments with Age-friendly BC Recognition, consisting of $1,000 and a congratulatory poster, for their efforts to support older residents in remaining healthy and active in the community.

B.C. Minister of Environment Terry Lake is releasing the latest update to government's Tsunami Debris Management Plan in advance of a potential increase in tsunami debris that may begin washing up on B.C.'s coastline this winter.

Keeping B.C.'s beaches and coastline clean year-round is vitally important to the protection of our aquatic life and ecosystems, which is why the B.C. government is partnering with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup to hold cleanup events in communities throughout the province from Sept. 15 - 23, 2012.

Camping reservations at British Columbia's world-renowned provincial parks have set a new all-time record in 2012, climbing above 100,000 for the first time. As of Aug. 26, reservations at BC Parks totalled 104,878 for the year, an impressive 11 per cent increase over the same period during the strong 2011 season.

The B.C. government is acting on recommendations made by the community, with a $3-million investment to improve safety at the Highway 17/Sayward Road intersection in Saanich.