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Thursday, August 2, 2012 9:15 AM
With sunny and warm conditions expected throughout most of the province this weekend, Wildfire Management Branch officials are encouraging the public to be vigilant with their campfire use.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 9:00 AM
Improved monitoring, increased audits, greater public awareness and higher staffing levels highlighted the B.C. government's ongoing commitment to dam safety over the past year, according to the second annual B.C. Dam Safety report, released today.
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Monday, July 23, 2012 3:08 PM
An open burning prohibition has been in effect in the Southeast Fire Centre since July 13 and will remain in effect until Sept. 19 or until the public is otherwise notified.
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Monday, July 16, 2012 2:00 PM
The Northwest Fire Centre is asking the public to be extra cautious with campfires because of a forecast of continued warm and dry weather.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012 9:00 AM
Communities around the province will see their brownfields gaining attention through $1.64 million for 24 projects through the B.C. Brownfields Renewal Funding Program.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:31 PM
Effective at noon on Friday, July 13, 2012, all open fires are prohibited within the Northwest Fire Centre with the exception of the former North Coast Forest District.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 1:30 PM
The B.C. government is encouraging residents of wildland-urban interface areas to help safeguard their homes and communities by becoming more "FireSmart".
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Friday, June 29, 2012 2:00 PM
When it comes to newborn wildlife mother knows best, and so with fawning and calving season underway, the province is again reminding people that newborn deer, elk or moose should not be touched or moved when encountered.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:30 AM
Aspiring and experienced anglers alike can cast their lines for free this Father's Day weekend, as part of the 13th Annual Free Family Fishing weekend.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 9:00 AM
Effective at 12 noon on Friday, June 15, 2012, the current open burning ban will be expanded across the entire Kamloops Fire Centre to include the Salmon Arm and Clearwater fire zones, in order to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
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