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Friday, June 21, 2013 10:03 AM
Effective at noon on June 24, 2013, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 3:00 PM
Powell River and Comox Valley residents will soon be receiving expanded information on regional agrifood products through a coastal buy local campaign.
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Monday, November 26, 2012 8:31 AM
As the nights get colder and longer, more people are lighting their fireplaces to help stay warm. But do you know where your firewood comes from? Was it legally harvested?
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Sunday, November 25, 2012 1:00 PM
The B.C. government is providing a total of over $192,000 in grant funding to 14 communities/regional districts to encourage residents to replace their old wood stoves with cleaner burning models that will improve personal health and air quality.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012 11:00 AM
B.C. school buses travel over 33 million kilometres each year, the equivalent of 43 round trips to the moon.
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Friday, September 14, 2012 5:59 PM
Effective at noon on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, the existing Category 2 open fire and fireworks prohibition in the Coastal Fire Centre is being extended. It will now remain in place until Oct. 15, 2012 or until the prohibition order is rescinded.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:30 AM
If you own an electric vehicle or have ever thought of purchasing one, it will now be easier to recharge and keep moving with the introduction of 454 new charging stations in communities throughout the province.
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Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:30 AM
An additional 14,750 hectares on the Sunshine Coast are now protected in old growth management areas, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 9:30 AM
Effective at noon on Friday, July 20, 2012, a Category 2 open fire and fireworks prohibition will be expanded to include all areas within the Coastal Fire Centre except Haida Gwaii.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:00 AM
BC Parks is getting an extra $3 million for this year's capital budget, a 27 per cent increase over last year. Overall, $13.98 million is funding projects directed at attracting young families, offering new recreation opportunities, improving accessibility and increasing attendance.
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