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Thursday, July 12, 2012 9:00 AM
Communities around the province will see their brownfields gaining attention through $1.64 million for 24 projects through the B.C. Brownfields Renewal Funding Program.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012 8:45 AM
Effective at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012, open fires and firework use will be prohibited throughout the entire Prince George Fire Centre. This prohibition is an extension of a ban that has been in place in most of the Prince George fire centre since May 19, and now includes the Fort Nelson fire zone.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:31 PM
Effective at noon on Friday, July 13, 2012, all open fires are prohibited within the Northwest Fire Centre with the exception of the former North Coast Forest District.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 1:30 PM
The B.C. government is encouraging residents of wildland-urban interface areas to help safeguard their homes and communities by becoming more "FireSmart".
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Friday, July 6, 2012 2:45 PM
Effective at noon on Friday, July 13, 2012, all open fires are prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The prohibition will remain in place until Sept. 19, or until the public is otherwise notified.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012 3:08 PM
The Northwest Fire Centre is encouraging the public to be extra cautious with campfires and open burning activities this weekend, due to a forecast of dry and warm weather in the region.
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Friday, June 29, 2012 2:00 PM
When it comes to newborn wildlife mother knows best, and so with fawning and calving season underway, the province is again reminding people that newborn deer, elk or moose should not be touched or moved when encountered.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:45 AM
Amendments to the Occupiers Liability Act to help prevent resource road closures and reduce the possibility of injury-related lawsuits are now in effect, as the general public heads into the backcountry to enjoy B.C.'s wilderness this summer.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:00 AM
Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today regulatory changes that provide access to logging slash and wood waste fibre needed by bioenergy producers and manufacturers of wood pellets and other bio-products.
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Friday, June 22, 2012 2:00 PM
The Yukon has requested firefighting assistance from British Columbia due to an increase in wildfire activity there, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced.
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