With the promise of another sizzling summer weekend ahead, the BC Coroners Service is warning residents and visitors to take extra care when enjoying water-based activities, be it at lakes, rivers, pools or the seashore.

Comments are being accepted until Sept. 5, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Boundary Timber Supply Area.

British Columbia's goal to diversify the natural gas sector and expand market access to the province's abundant supply of clean energy took another step forward today with Pacific NorthWest LNG submitting an export application with Canada's National Energy Board (NEB).

The Wildfire Management Branch and the B.C. Conservation Officer Service are seeking the public's assistance in finding the person or persons responsible for the Spatsum Creek wildfire south of Ashcroft.

The latest natural gas and petroleum rights sale resulted in over $9.29 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to over $127 million.

Effective at noon on July 8, all open fires are prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

British Columbia released its annual carbon neutral government report.

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending an additional 62 personnel to assist with increased fire activity in the Yukon. One tanker group will also be departing for Alaska.