Communities in B.C. are sharing almost $74 million to invest in policing and community safety, services and projects.

Effective at noon PDT on July 2, 2014, open fires will be prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, joined with the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) in celebrating National Tourism Week.

Norma Wilson has been appointed to the Forest Practices Board.

From checking-in campers to maintaining trails, Park Operators are key to quality service delivery in B.C.'s provincial parks.

Effective at noon on Sunday, June 15, 2014, the current open burning ban will be expanded throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre to include the Salmon Arm Fire Zone and Clearwater Fire Zone.

In the past five weeks, four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were placed in the Kamloops area, increasing the chance of a good medical outcome for residents who may suffer a sudden cardiac arrest.

Effective at noon on June 3, 2014, the size of open fires will be restricted in the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.