BC Gov News

With streams and rivers in the Middle Fraser, Similkameen, Coldwater, Nicola and Kettle watersheds experiencing very low flows, and weather conditions expected to remain dry, residents of the Cariboo and Thompson-Okanagan regions are urged to reduce their water consumption.

An independent, respected national water and governance expert has been commissioned to support the review of the pollution in the Hullcar Aquifer, recently announced by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman.

New Westminster residents can expect to see survey work going on at the old Gasworks site on 12th Street at Third Avenue in New Westminster over the next few days.

Due to increased fire activity in the Bald Mountain area, the BC Wildfire Service has recommended the immediate closure of Highway 20 (east and west directions) from the Fraser River to the Alex Graham/600 Road until further notice.

Effective immediately, the BC Wildfire Service is restricting boat access on the Pend D’Oreille River due to boaters interfering with firefighting aircraft. As well, public access is restricted along the Pend D’Oreille Road from the Seven Mile Dam at Waneta – east to the international border.