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Tuesday, May 17, 2016 9:00 AM
Rural communities are reminded that the submission deadline for the first intake of applications in the first year of funding under the BC Rural Dividend is May 31, 2016.
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Monday, May 16, 2016 3:35 PM
As the weather warms up and more people are out enjoying the backcountry, the B.C. government is reminding the public to respect Crown land and obey the law so everyone can enjoy British Columbia’s beautiful lakes, rivers and forests.
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Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:30 AM
Effective at noon on Friday, May 13, 2016, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited in most areas of the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:00 AM
Effective at noon on May 15, 2016, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
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Friday, March 11, 2016 8:30 AM
Given the current dry conditions, the Cariboo Fire Centre is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities over the weekend and into the coming weeks.
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Friday, February 26, 2016 1:15 PM
The new Forest Enhancement Society of B.C., supported by $85 million in government funding, will focus its efforts on wildfire risk reduction to complement the ministry’s existing forest stewardship programs and world-class wildfire suppression capabilities.
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Friday, September 18, 2015 1:00 PM
In recognition of this year’s theme for Sept. 20-26 National Forest Week, “Wildland Fire – You can make a difference”, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has released the following statement:
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015 9:30 AM
The B.C. government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities are providing new grants totalling $500,000 to help communities identify and take action to reduce wildfire risks on private land.
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Friday, March 13, 2015 8:10 AM
The Tsilhqot'in Nation and the Province are taking practical steps in the complex process of transferring Aboriginal Title lands to Tsilhqot'in management, benefit and control following the Supreme Court of Canada decision on Aboriginal Title last June.
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Monday, October 20, 2014 12:01 PM
A unique tree-planting experiment by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations started late this summer at Idaho Peak in the Kokanee Range of the Selkirk Mountains near New Denver.
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