The Province of British Columbia has issued an environmental assessment certificate to Eskay Creek Mining Ltd., a subsidiary of Skeena Gold+Silver, to restart gold and silver mining at the site of the former Eskay Creek mine in Tahltan territory.

Land is being added to two protected areas.

The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has approved an amendment to the Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine environmental assessment certificate, authorizing the mine near Fort St. James to increase production and continue operations until 2035.

Watercraft inspections, lake monitoring keep invasive mussels at bay in 2025

Beginning Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, people will need to reserve a vehicle day-use pass to visit Mount Seymour Park during the winter.

Reservations will soon open for two well-known backcountry adventures in BC Parks – the world-renowned Berg Lake Trail and the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit.

A request to allow a second floating workcamp or ‘floatel’ for workers building the Woodfibre LNG liquified natural gas construction site southwest of Squamish, B.C. has been approved.

Construction will begin on 32 new campsites at Rolley Lake Park so more people can get outside and enjoy nature.  

Construction has begun on the first phase of the Tribune Bay campground redevelopment, which will create a more enjoyable camping experience for people visiting Tribune Bay Park.

Trail and backcountry-campground upgrades are now underway in Seven Sisters Park to provide beginner hikers and families more opportunities to connect with nature.