Members of the public are invited to attend an information session being held by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations staff regarding protecting species at risk in the Osoyoos West Bench.

Rural communities working to develop projects are reminded that the submission deadline for the second intake of applications under the BC Rural Dividend is Monday, Oct. 31, 2016.

The Province is taking steps to enhance its already world-class grizzly bear management procedures in light of recommendations from an expert panel.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC is warning residents and visitors to keep pets on leash in the Cranbrook Community Forest, or avoid the area altogether, after two dogs died recently from ingesting a poisonous substance.

Members of the public are advised that Maggie Lake Forest Service Road, 10 kilometres northwest of Ucluelet, will remain closed due to a rockfall at kilometre 9.

Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province is providing $32,000 to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo announced.

Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province is providing $48,000 to the District of Chetwynd, MLA for Peace River South Mike Bernier announced.

Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province is providing $140,000 to the communities of Summerland and Peachland, Penticton MLA Dan Ashton announced.

BC Wildfire Service crews will be conducting a series of controlled pile burns in the Squamish area in October to remove logging debris and reduce the risk of wildfires in the area.