The Province is taking steps to enhance its already world-class grizzly bear management procedures in light of recommendations from an expert panel.

Summer is gradually coming to a close, but the wildfire risk in some areas of the province remains a concern.

The B.C. government is distributing over $464,000 in new grants to help small communities develop projects to diversify and strengthen their economies.

With the return of higher temperatures and drier conditions in many parts of the province this week, wildfire danger ratings are once again on the rise.

Rural communities are reminded that the submission deadline for the first intake of applications in the first year of funding under the BC Rural Dividend is May 31, 2016.

British Columbia is experiencing an early and active start to the wildfire season, so it’s more important than ever for communities and individuals to do their part to help protect homes, resources and infrastructure from wildfire threats.

Effective April 25, 2016, the Province has launched a new online portal that makes it easy for hunters to access a range of e-services, including hunting licences and applications for limited entry hunting (LEH) draws.

The B.C. government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities are providing new grants totalling $500,000 to help communities identify and take action to reduce wildfire risks on private land.

Deer, moose and elk hunters in the Cherryville area (Wildlife Management Unit 8-23) are once again being asked to assist with a project to confirm wildlife in the area are not infected with bovine tuberculosis.

The BC Wildfire Service reminds everyone planning to head into the backcountry or go camping on the Labour Day long weekend to comply with provincial legislation related to campfire use and open burning.