Temporary safety measures restricting access to the parking lot at Sombrio Beach will be in effect over the Victoria Day long weekend to discourage illegal activities, which have taken place in past years.

Effective at noon on May 15, 2014, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

Due to dry conditions and increasing wildfire risks, Category 2 open fires (e.g., backyard burning) and fireworks use will be prohibited in the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek fire zones effective at 12 midnight MST on Monday, May 12, 2014.

The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) has been awarded $17,000 to clean up tsunami debris along the shoreline in the Tofino-Long Beach area.

The Conservation Officer Service is requesting the public’s assistance in their investigation into illegal hunting of Roosevelt elk in the Cowichan Valley.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is planning to conduct three prescribed burns in the Lillooet Fire Zone. These controlled burns are scheduled to start on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, and conclude by Friday, April 15, 2014.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes introduced legislation that will support greater transparency and accountability in local government...

B.C. has awarded $270,000 to the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup to expand their tsunami debris removal project along the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

FrontCounter BC will begin processing fish, wildlife and park use permit applications through their 29 regional locations effective April 1.