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Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:00 AM
From its hugely popular park passports to its new 'text-to-donate to kids programs,' BC Parks is big on families, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced today.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:00 AM
BC Parks is getting an extra $3 million for this year's capital budget, a 27 per cent increase over last year. Overall, $13.98 million is funding projects directed at attracting young families, offering new recreation opportunities, improving accessibility and increasing attendance.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:00 AM
British Columbians have made more than 6,000 camping reservations for the Victoria Day long weekend representing an approximate 13 per cent increase over the same period last year, Environment Minister Terry Lake said.
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Saturday, April 7, 2012 1:00 PM
BC Parks is accepting applications for its innovative youth leadership program Get Outside BC. Piloted in 2011, Get Outside BC was the first of its kind in Canada. Forty youth aged 14-18 from across the province will be selected to participate in this year's summer program.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:11 AM
Environment Minister Terry Lake says Discover Camping saw a 41 per cent increase over 2011 when BC Parks opened for reservations on March 15. In the first hour, more than 2,100 reservations were made. This represents approximately 35 a minute.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012 10:00 AM
Starting on March 15 for the first time ever people will be able to book up to three reservations at one time for their favourite BC Parks campground.
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Sunday, March 4, 2012 8:30 AM
After a flood-related closure last summer, nearby Gwillim Lake Provincial Park is scheduled to reopen in time for the May 2012 long weekend.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011 1:00 PM
British Columbia's world-class parks system has been enhanced by more than $10.5 million in capital and community legacy investments and free parking for the approximately 20 million annual visitors to ensure our provincial parks are more welcoming for families and visitors to B.C.
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Monday, December 12, 2011 11:30 AM
Want to inspire your true love with earth-friendly gift ideas? Do you already have a partridge in a pear tree or seven swans a swimming? This holiday season - try giving the gift of green:
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Saturday, December 3, 2011 9:30 AM
One hundred easily accessible picnic tables will be installed throughout 2012 in B.C.'s busiest provincial parks, marking BC Parks' 100th anniversary and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced today.
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