The governments of Canada and British Columbia announced a funding commitment to improve safety along five kilometres of Highway 3 west of Princeton. The project involves relocating and straightening the highway to remove sharp curves, and adding a passing lane in each direction.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations advises that an ecosystem restoration burn is planned south of Riske Creek between April 8 and May 1, 2015, weather conditions permitting.

The Okanagan's trail network will expand with a new recreational corridor between Kelowna and Coldstream, after the Government of B.C. pledged $7.2 million toward the acquisition of a discontinued CN rail line, Premier Christy Clark announced.

The Northwest Fire Centre is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities, due to an increased wildfire risk.

The Province is expanding its fight against invasive mussels with a $1.3-million boost toward early detection and rapid response.