Authorizations allowing construction to begin on the Site C Clean Energy Project were issued today by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

The Province of B.C. has signed a new 10-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 4-H British Columbia to help engage young British Columbians with careers in agriculture.

Work has begun on $9.1 million worth of highway improvements that will benefit drivers, cyclists and pedestrians along Highway 14 in and around Sooke as part of a partnership between the Province and the District of Sooke.

Environment Minister Mary Polak will be will sharing British Columbia's climate successes with dozens of other national and subnational governments at the Climate Summit of the Americas in Toronto.

Crews have made steady progress on the Tsulquate Creek fire.

The Mount Stewart wildfire, located in the community of Port Edward, has been accurately measured to have burned 3.7 hectares.

Smoke from two lightning-caused wildfires may drift into the Bella Coola area and the Nadina Fire Zone in the coming days.

Work is underway to upgrade a key highway intersection in Lake Country to improve safety and access for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.