Effective at noon on Thursday, July 2, 2015, the existing campfire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre will be expanded to include all areas within the fire centrs's jurisdiction, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the area known as the "Fog Zone".

Effective at noon Pacific Time on Thursday, July 2, 2015, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Two campgrounds managed by the Xeni Gwet'in First Nations Government will see a fee increase this summer, reflecting fees of other similarly-serviced BC Parks campgrounds.

British Columbians throughout the province are benefiting from the actions included in the one-year progress update on Accessibility 2024.

Effective at noon on Saturday, June 27, 2015 within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, campfires will only be allowed on northern Vancouver Island, the mid-coast portion of the mainland and on Haida Gwaii.

The Province is establishing a Technical Working Group to conduct a scientific review on the use of biosolids in the Nicola Valley.

Affordable seniors' rental housing is being preserved in Penticton, thanks to approximately $6.5 million in long-term financing from the B.C. government to help a non-profit group purchase Charles Manor.

The dream of a cross-Canada recreational trail is one step closer to being realized, following the opening of the Sea to Sky Marine Trail, Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations announced.

Effective at noon on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, with the exception of the “Fog Zone”.