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Monday, May 2, 2016 10:00 AM
Protecting British Columbia’s treasured natural resources led to more than $236,000 in penalties under environmental statutes, the latest Ministry of Environment Quarterly Environmental Enforcement Summary (QEES) shows.
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Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:20 PM
With an increase of fire activity in the Prince George Fire Centre, the BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to do their part to prevent wildfires.
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Friday, April 29, 2016 12:00 PM
A series of prescribed burns is planned for the Bevel Mountain and Ospika River areas in the Mackenzie Natural Resource District from May 2-20, 2016, weather conditions permitting.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016 4:04 PM
Effective at noon on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, Category 3 open fires will once again be allowed in some southern sections of the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. However, Category 2 open burning remains restricted throughout the entire Prince George Fire Centre.
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Friday, April 22, 2016 1:30 PM
Premier Christy Clark is reminding all British Columbians of the importance of wildfire prevention in the wake of the 34 wildfires that blazed up in a single day in the northeast earlier this week.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 7:32 PM
The BC Wildfire Service has responded to 45 new wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre since the morning of April 18, 2016. Many of these fires are burning in the Peace region where 14 fires are currently estimated to be over 100 hectares in size.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:45 PM
Effective at noon on April 20, 2016, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:20 PM
Residents of the Christina Lake, Grand Forks and Creston areas may experience smoky conditions as a result of prescribed burning taking place in both Washington and Idaho.
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Monday, April 18, 2016 5:50 PM
The BC Wildfire Service responded to six new wildfires in the Northwest Fire Centre today, the majority of which are now extinguished or in “patrol” status.
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Friday, April 15, 2016 1:30 PM
The BC Wildfire Service is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning.
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