BC Gov News

As part of ongoing work to improve connectivity and strengthen ties between British Columbia and Washington state, B.C. Premier John Horgan has joined Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to announce that B.C. will help fund the next proposed phase of a study of a potential ultra-high-speed corridor service linking British Columbia, Washington state and Oregon.

A blue ribbon panel review of B.C.’s forest inventory program has made recommendations to improve the program.

Funding of $10 million from the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia will mean more wood waste will be redirected to mills instead of being burned on the ground, creating more jobs for British Columbians and reducing carbon emissions.

Fish biologists will be busy catching and releasing burbot on Moyie Lake from Feb. 11 to 22, 2019, for hatchery egg collection.

The excitement is building for Tuesday, Feb. 5, when families throughout British Columbia will share a meal and celebrate Lunar New Year.

Public safety and environmental conservation efforts throughout the province will benefit from community gaming grants.

New rules for agricultural waste management will better protect B.C.’s water and provide more clarity for the agricultural sector.