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Thursday, July 30, 2020 6:00 AM
The BC Wildfire Service urges British Columbians to be safe in the woods and reminds everyone that the return of warm weather means an increasing risk of wildfires.
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Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:00 AM
The provincial government is providing nearly $14 million in grants for over 150 projects to support economic development and recreational opportunities for British Columbians in rural communities throughout the province.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:15 PM
Premier John Horgan has appointed Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, to lead the expansion and use of mass timber in B.C. buildings.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020 5:12 PM
Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released the following statement regarding the curtailment of the Paper Excellence mill in Mackenzie:
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Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:30 PM
The B.C. government is taking additional action to help support people, communities and forest companies dealing with challenges from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Monday, May 25, 2020 7:30 AM
The 2020 summer camping season has arrived, giving people in B.C. more opportunities to get outside and connect with nature as most provincial campgrounds and recreation sites open June 1, along with more parks for day-use activities.
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Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 PM
B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO) has released an order for industrial camps and guidelines to protect people working in the silviculture sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:15 AM
The B.C. government is restricting camping and motorized recreation (including the use of off-road vehicles) throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and summer.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:00 AM
BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:13 AM
Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Thursday, April 16, 2020, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout British Columbia to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires, although campfires will still be allowed.
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