BC Parks' White Lake Grasslands Protected Area is bigger now, thanks to an "ecological gift" from Oliver resident Denis Pelletier, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced.

The Province has officially proclaimed Oct. 17-23 as Waste Reduction Week, which is aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of recycling, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced.

With bears seeking out extra food to build up fat reserves for hibernation, B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is busy responding to conflicts between humans and bears.

A new apartment building that will provide 36 supportive homes for individuals at risk of homelessness is under construction in Nanaimo.

Although this appears to be a busy year for cougar-human conflict, in fact, it is not unusual when compared to other years.

Metro Vancouver (the proponent) has not been granted an environmental assessment certificate for its proposal to develop a landfill at its Ashcroft Ranch property (the project) located 10 kilometres south of the community of Cache Creek.

Wood stove exchange programs in communities throughout B.C. will share another $200,000 in funding to help more people swap old wood stoves for new high-efficiency models, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced.

Overall, at 93,465 reservations to date, camping reservations in provincial parks are up eight per cent over last year, and up an impressive 48 per cent for the week of Aug. 22-28, 2011.