British Columbians have an opportunity to make their mark on one of the stunning vistas in BC Parks through a new program celebrating 100 years of provincial parks.

Travellers are advised that, due to an unstable road surface and numerous slides, the road between Wells and Likely - the 3100 Forest Service Road over Cunningham Pass - will be closed indefinitely between 21 and 61 kilometres, effective immediately.

North Vancouver Island communities have collaborated to establish a new community forest, announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson while at the BC Community Forest Association's annual general meeting in 100 Mile House.

The Village of Midway and the City of Greenwood have been invited to jointly apply for a new community forest, announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson, while at the BC Community Forest Association's Annual General Meeting in 100 Mile House.

The Cortes Island Community Forest Advisory Group has been invited to apply for a community forest, announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson, while at the BC Community Forests Association annual general meeting in 100 Mile House.

The Village of Clinton has been invited to apply for a new community forest, announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson, while at the BC Community Forests Association annual general meeting in 100 Mile House.

The Province is helping small, rural communities address infrastructure priorities with an investment of $17.2 million through the Towns for Tomorrow program.

The Province is providing $1.35 million to the BC Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) as this year's portion of a $10-million, six-year highway and railroad livestock fencing plan, announced Premier Christy Clark.

As the above-normal snowpack continues to melt, the public is advised to take further precautionary and safety measures around the region's lakes and rivers.

The Prince George Fire Centre has responded to eight new fire starts in the past week, over half caused by lightning.