While in Prince George, getting a first-hand update on the Little Bobtail Lake wildfire, Premier Christy Clark is reminding the public to do their part to prevent wildfires during the May long weekend.

With a season of liquor sales under their belts, B.C. farmers' markets are dusting off their tables and opening up for another successful year of locally grown and raised food and locally produced alcohol beverages.

Conservation officers, natural resource officers and park rangers want everyone to have a safe and fun holiday, so they'll be ramping up patrols over the May long weekend.

Premier Christy Clark introduced the team providing government with expert advice and recommendations as British Columbia begins developing a new climate action plan that will build on its climate successes.

Temporary safety measures will be taken to restrict vehicle access to the parking lot at Sombrio Beach over the May long weekend to discourage unauthorized activities, such as parties and vandalism.

Thousands of people are expected to head to BC Parks throughout the province to take in the great outdoors this May long weekend, in what is expected to be another record year for visitors.