Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone released the following statement on highway operations to deal with current flood conditions facing the Chetwynd and Dawson Creek areas of Northern British Columbia:

British Columbians have shown their compassion and kindness for the residents of Fort McMurray by donating $384,089 through BC Liquor Stores.

Close to a quarter of a million dollars have been donated by British Columbians at BC Liquor Stores for Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts .

As wildfires rage in Fort McMurray, Alta., forcing the emergency evacuation of 80,000 residents, BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross relief efforts there by donating at stores throughout the province.

As part of the public safety funding announced in the 2016 provincial budget, the Province of B.C. is committing $1.1 million in funding toward a shoreline protection and restoration project in Comox.

As part of the public-safety funding announced in the 2016 provincial budget, the Province is committing $16.6 million toward a flood mitigation project in Richmond that will upgrade multiple pump stations.

A new agreement between the B.C. government and the Cheslatta Carrier Nation will help guide reconciliation talks on a variety of issues, including flooding impacts to Cheslatta lands and cultural sites.