Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett have issued an environmental assessment certificate to HD Mining International Ltd. for the Murray River Coal project, which is located 12 kilometres south of Tumbler Ridge.

British Columbia has received an A from EPR Canada – the highest grade ever awarded – affirming its status as the national leader for extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling programs.

This year marks 22 years for the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, announced Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Literacy and the Environment Jordan Sturdy.

The Conservation Officer Service is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of the Wood Lake wildfire near Harrison Hot Springs in August.

This time of year, bears throughout the province are out and about searching and competing for available food sources while gearing up for the winter months.

Individuals wishing to provide feedback on an intentions paper proposing how land might be protected in the South Okanagan now have until Oct. 31, 2015, to offer input.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett have issued an environmental assessment certificate to Teck Coal Ltd. for the Fording River Operations Swift project, which is located 20 kilometres northeast of Elkford.