Effective at noon on Thursday, June 16, 2016, Category 2 open fires will once again be allowed throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, due to a decreased wildfire risk in the region.

As Tourism Week in Canada comes to a close, communities throughout British Columbia are wrapping up a week that celebrated an industry that is helping the provincial economy be an economic leader in Canada.

To mark Tourism Week in Canada, why not sign up your kids or grandkids for a “Learn to Fish” session offered by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC?

Conservation officers and natural resource officers together issued more than 250 enforcement actions over the May long weekend, as part of increased patrols to help ensure British Columbians had a safe and enjoyable holiday.

As B.C.’s tourism industry gets set for summer, the Province’s tourism leaders are gathering at Sun Peaks Resort at the annual Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) Annual General Meeting and Summit, May 24-26.

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.

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.

For the first time, visitors will be able to book some of the most popular camping sites in Garibaldi Provincial Park, a favourite backcountry destination for outdoor enthusiasts.