A new woodlot opportunity is available on West Cracroft Island as the Province continues to support new or expanded forestry opportunities for smaller operators.

The B.C. government is investing $126,500 to help build and expand the province's forestry workforce under a Labour Market Partnerships Program agreement with the Council of Forest Industries (COFI).

A program that helps rural communities turn wood waste into heat for buildings and homes is being expanded throughout the Interior.

Adding a three-kilometre trail connecting to the Horn River Light Industrial Park will increase recreation opportunities for employees and families working in the Fort Nelson area.

A transfer of Crown land to the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality will encourage investments in airport safety by reducing flight line obstacles and installing wildlife fencing.

Cleaner air, reduced energy consumption and lower operating costs are some of the benefits to come from mechanical upgrades at Fort Nelson Secondary School.

The District of Saanich will be receiving more than 41 hectares of land for the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP).

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is planning a prescribed burn this month in the Gilpin Creek and Morrissey Creek areas.

The Province is providing $40,000 to support youth engagement and foster a strong connection between youth and BC Parks.

The governments of Canada, British Columbia and Sicamous will partner to build a new facility to treat drinking water for Sicamous and Mara Lake area residents.