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Friday, March 1, 2013 7:45 AM
Mount Robson Provincial Park, which was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1990, turns 100 today, announced Environment Minister Terry Lake.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013 11:15 AM
The B.C. government is proactively taking the first step toward defining a world-leading marine-based spill response model to protect B.C.'s vast 27,000-kilometre coastline.
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Monday, February 25, 2013 3:15 PM
Environment Minister Terry Lake has suspended the assessment of the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery project proposed by the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation pending the outcome of work underway by the Ministry of Environment on land-based spill preparedness and response and in determining the elements of a world-class marine spill regime.
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Monday, February 25, 2013 9:00 AM
Minister of Environment Terry Lake presented the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals to Ron Quilter, Paul Kariya and Andrew Weaver in recognition of their significant achievements.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:54 PM
The B.C. government accepts the recommendations contained in an audit report released today by the Office of the Auditor General titled "Audit of Biodiversity in B.C.: Assessing the Effectiveness of Key Tools".
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Thursday, February 21, 2013 11:00 AM
Conservation officer and jack of all trades Bob Butcher has been named 2011 Outstanding Officer of the Year.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 1:56 PM
Taking into account over 8,000 comments from a public consultation as well as recommendations from the bi-partisan Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides, the proposed amendments to the Integrated Pest Management Act will address public concern over the use of cosmetic pesticides on private landscaped areas.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:12 PM
Nearly 276, 000 hectares was added to the BC Parks system through legislation introduced by Environment Minister Terry Lake.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:30 AM
The B.C. government will examine the pricing model for Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT) and, if needed, make whatever changes are necessary to ensure B.C.'s public sector organizations, including schools and hospitals, continue to receive the best value.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013 5:45 PM
British Columbia is still looking for solid evidence of Northern Gateway's ability to provide world-leading maritime spill prevention and response following cross-examination at the hearings into the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline in Prince Rupert.
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