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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 1:30 PM
The B.C. government is encouraging residents of wildland-urban interface areas to help safeguard their homes and communities by becoming more "FireSmart".
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Friday, July 6, 2012 2:45 PM
Effective at noon on Friday, July 13, 2012, all open fires are prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The prohibition will remain in place until Sept. 19, or until the public is otherwise notified.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012 3:08 PM
The Northwest Fire Centre is encouraging the public to be extra cautious with campfires and open burning activities this weekend, due to a forecast of dry and warm weather in the region.
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Friday, June 29, 2012 2:00 PM
When it comes to newborn wildlife mother knows best, and so with fawning and calving season underway, the province is again reminding people that newborn deer, elk or moose should not be touched or moved when encountered.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:45 AM
Amendments to the Occupiers Liability Act to help prevent resource road closures and reduce the possibility of injury-related lawsuits are now in effect, as the general public heads into the backcountry to enjoy B.C.'s wilderness this summer.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:00 AM
Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today regulatory changes that provide access to logging slash and wood waste fibre needed by bioenergy producers and manufacturers of wood pellets and other bio-products.
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Friday, June 22, 2012 2:00 PM
The Yukon has requested firefighting assistance from British Columbia due to an increase in wildfire activity there, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:30 AM
Sensitive alpine areas in the Okanagan Region will benefit from more protection starting July 1, when a new regulation under the Wildlife Act comes into effect prohibiting the use of motor vehicles above 1,700 metres, except on existing roads and trails.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 8:00 AM
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 845 hectares of sub-alpine forest to reduce populations of the two-year cycle budworm.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:00 AM
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 28,000 hectares of forest in the Okanagan to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.
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