The Valemount Glacier Destination Resort – a potential year-round skiing and alpine resort worth $175 million – has taken another step forward with the B.C. government’s approval of the master plan.

The Province has issued a First Nations woodland licence to Lake Babine Nation, enhancing employment and economic opportunities in the region.

British Columbians are invited to review and comment on amended old growth management areas for the San Josef Landscape Unit on northwestern Vancouver Island until Aug. 29, 2016.

The B.C. government has established 6,482 old growth management areas (OGMAs) under the Oil and Gas Activities Act.

The Province has issued a First Nations woodland licence to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, enhancing employment and economic opportunities in the region.

The Great Bear Rainforest (Forest Management) Act, supports a strict new ecosystem-based management regime created through unprecedented collaboration for the globally unique region along British Columbia’s north and central coast.

Twenty-one places of historical significance to the Chinese Canadian community are being provincially recognized under the Heritage Conservation Act fulfilling a commitment in the Chinese Historical Wrongs Consultation Final Report and Recommendations.

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has announced the reappointment of William B. McGill as vice-chair and Ralph Archibald as part-time board member of the Forest Practices Board for terms of two years each.