North island residents will now find it even easier to access government services with the official opening of a brand-new FrontCounter BC office at 2217 Mine Rd. in Port McNeill.

British Columbia's wildfire management branch is sending 93 individuals to Ontario to assist with firefighting efforts there.

As the above-normal snowpack continues to melt and with another rainfall warning in effect, travellers are advised that four Forest Service roads are closed due to washouts and care should be taken on others.

The public is invited to review and comment on the draft land use order to establish Old Growth Management Areas in five landscape units in the Sunshine Coast District.

VICTORIA - As British Columbians head out camping and hiking to celebrate Canada Day, it's extremely important the great outdoors are enjoyed responsibly. Compliance and enforcement officers, conservation officers and recreation officers will be on patrol this weekend, ensuring people are following campfire safety regulations.

The public is invited to review and provide comments on the proposed objectives contained in the draft Old Growth Management Areas land use order, an element of the Province's Coastal Douglas Fir strategy.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has closed the black bear hunting season on Haida Gwaii.