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Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:15 PM
British Columbia has achieved carbon neutrality across its provincial public sector for the sixth consecutive year, helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions while also generating jobs. The Province was the first – and continues to be the only – carbon neutral jurisdiction on the continent.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:45 AM
Environment Minister Mary Polak issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s report on the disclosure of information related to water quality in Spallumcheen.
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Monday, June 6, 2016 11:00 AM
The Province is joining forces with neighbouring jurisdictions in the fight against invasive species, including zebra and quagga mussels.
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Thursday, June 2, 2016 12:01 PM
Every year British Columbians are involved in human-wildlife conflicts. To reduce these potentially dangerous situations, the Province has once again awarded WildSafeBC $275,000 to provide education and increase awareness in communities.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016 11:45 AM
To mark Tourism Week in Canada, why not sign up your kids or grandkids for a “Learn to Fish” session offered by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC?
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016 10:30 AM
Conservation officers and natural resource officers together issued more than 250 enforcement actions over the May long weekend, as part of increased patrols to help ensure British Columbians had a safe and enjoyable holiday.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:30 AM
For the first time, visitors will be able to book some of the most popular camping sites in Garibaldi Provincial Park, a favourite backcountry destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Saturday, April 30, 2016 9:30 AM
The B.C. government has proclaimed May 2016 as “Invasive Species Action Month” to help raise awareness of the environmental and economic damage that invasive plants and animals can cause if they become established in the province.
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Friday, April 29, 2016 1:40 PM
Statutory decision-makers with the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Environment have authorized an amendment of the restricted operations permits for Mount Polley Mining Corporation, allowing the mine to extract an additional one million tonnes of ore.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:35 AM
The recent discovery of a deadly fungal disease in a dead bat in western North America has provincial wildlife officials asking the public to support work already underway by providing information on unusual bat activity.
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