British Columbia will have a strong voice in the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) with the election of Penticton MLA Dan Ashton as president of PNWER at their 26th annual summit in Calgary, Alberta.

British Columbia remains free of invasive mussels, thanks to ongoing efforts that have seen more than 6,100 watercraft inspected so far this year – already surpassing the number of inspections in all of 2015.

The Province released an updated design for the McKenzie interchange project that includes new details on noise mitigation, environmental enhancements, as well as additional features for cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.

The B.C. government will be advancing key priorities as it meets with representatives from the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER).

The B.C. government has proclaimed May 2016 as “Invasive Species Action Month” to help raise awareness of the environmental and economic damage that invasive plants and animals can cause if they become established in the province.

The B.C. government is distributing over $1.7 million in new grants to help control the spread of invasive plants in the province.

Following a successful pilot program last year, Premier Christy Clark announced a $2 million boost to the province’s invasive mussel defence program that will see eight permanent mussel inspection stations installed at major entry points along B.C.’s borders.

B.C.'s economic, environmental and regional priorities will have a strong voice in the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) with the election of Dan Ashton, MLA for Penticton, as Canadian vice-president of PNWER.

Invasive species aren't just pesky weeds that invade lawns and gardens.