Access to the parking lot at Sombrio Beach will be temporarily restricted for safety measures over the May long weekend to discourage illegal activities, such as parties and vandalism, which have occurred in past years.

The Province of British Columbia is proud to proclaim Local Government Awareness Week, May 15-21, 2016.

For the first time, visitors will be able to book some of the most popular camping sites in Garibaldi Provincial Park, a favourite backcountry destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Bill 25, the Miscellaneous Statutes (General) Amendment Act, 2016, was introduced in the legislature by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.

The Province has awarded over $330,000 to successful applicants to continue tsunami debris removal projects along B.C.’s coastline.

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.

Programs to train cooks, chefs and bakers are now eligible under the B.C. Access Grant for Labour Market Priorities.

Effective at noon on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, Category 3 open fires will once again be allowed in some southern sections of the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. However, Category 2 open burning remains restricted throughout the entire Prince George Fire Centre.

A biologist who has spent more than 35 years beautifying the Cowichan Valley, a driving force behind the protection of an iconic piece of the North Shore Mountains, an enthusiastic park operator known for her wildflower posters, and a man remembered for saving the lives of countless park visitors – these are the recipients of the 2015 BC Parks Volunteer Awards.