Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced the decision to continue the Columbia River Treaty and seek improvements within its existing framework.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced the release of the Province's draft recommendation aimed at seeking improvements within the existing framework of the Columbia River Treaty.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have renewed their water quantity monitoring agreement.

It is anticipated that the heavy rainfall experienced over the past 48 hours will cause the streamflow in creeks and rivers feeding Nicola Lake to increase and remain high for at least another two weeks.

The public is asked to exercise caution, and prepare for localized flooding as water levels in Nicola Lake, the Nicola River and surrounding streams increase due to rapid snowmelt and recent high temperatures.

With the onset of warmer temperatures, increased snow melt in parts of B.C.'s southern interior have amplified waterway risks.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels.

A new report showcasing a range of strategies for dealing with flood risks associated with sea level rise has been released.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia will partner to support upgrades to Chilliwack's East Dike that will increase flood protection to more than 40,000 people residing in the floodplain.