B.C. Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today that all hunting licence revenue will be re-invested to enhance wildlife management activities….
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Ontario firefighters B.C. bound
Due to elevated wildfire activity in British Columbia, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson was able to confirm that 70 personnel will…
Campfires, open fires, fireworks banned across B.C.
On Friday, July 3, all open burning, including campfires and fireworks, were prohibited throughout the majority of the province, as per an announcement by Forests,…
Lease terms for adventure tourism operators increasing
The provincial government is increasing the maximum lengths on specific kinds of leases and licences available to adventure tourism operators, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource…
Valley resident named to Rural Advisory Council
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok has been named to the new provincial Rural Advisory Council. Members of the Province’s Rural Advisory…
Regulation changes encourage family fishing
Fishing families are getting additional opportunity to pass down their knowledge to the next generation, with the announcement of regulatory amendments to the Wildlife Act,…
Australia to aid B.C.’s wildfire response efforts
With wildfire activity increasing throughout British Columbia, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today that a contingent of specialized wildfire personnel…
Crucial to adhere to fire prohibitions: Thomson
With hot and dry weather expected to continue in many parts of B.C. over the long weekend and well into next week, Forests, Lands and…
Hunting licence program to receive major upgrades
The hunting licensing program will receive major upgrades, following a commitment to create an online service that will be flexible, convenient, user-friendly and fit for…
Region gets funds to continue battle against invasive plants
The East Kootenay is getting 13% of a $1.7 million provincial government allocation to efforts to control the spread of invasive plants, announced B.C. grants over…