Effective at noon on July 23, 2014, campfires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction.

A lightning storm, which tracked through the Fraser Canyon and surrounding areas on July 14, 2014, ignited wildfires that continue to burn in the Fraser Canyon, Nahatlatch River and Mahatl Creek drainages.

Effective at noon on July 17, 2014, all open burning (including campfires, Category 2 open fires and Category 3 open fires) will be prohibited in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre except the "fog zone" and Haida Gwaii.

Comments and feedback are being sought on the Central Coast draft Marine Plan at a series of open houses and public meetings in Bella Coola and Shearwater, as part of the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) initiative for the North Pacific Coast.

Effective at noon on June 3, 2014, the size of open fires will be restricted in the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

Comments and feedback are being sought on the North Vancouver Island draft Marine Plan at a series of open houses and public meetings in Campbell River, Port McNeill and Port Hardy, as part of the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) initiative for the North Pacific Coast.

Comments and feedback are being sought on the Haida Gwaii draft Marine Plan at a series of open houses and public meetings in Sandspit, Old Massett, Skidegate, and Port Clements, as part of the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) initiative.

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson issued the following statement in recognition of International Day of Forests:

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, representing 14 First Nations along the west coast of Vancouver Island, has been awarded $96,200 to establish and operate a tsunami debris cleanup program.

Five coastal First Nations have been awarded $60,000 over one year to establish a tsunami debris management and cleanup program along the central coast of British Columbia, north of Vancouver Island to the Alaska Panhandle.