Young adults keen to work outdoors this summer and to acquire a diverse range of job skills can now apply for the BC Parks Student…
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Strengthened project reviews now in force
British Columbia’s new Environmental Assessment Act is now in force, ensuring greater public participation, and participation from Indigenous Nations, at every stage of the environmental…
New features on Discover Camping reservation system
People booking campsites in BC Parks now have access to additional services and user-friendly features through the new Discover Camping online reservation system. Additional features…
Audits aimed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
To reduce human-wildlife conflicts, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) recently conducted province-wide bear attractant audits that resulted in 732 enforcement actions, including 108 in…
Code changes include support for taller wood structures
New updates to the B.C. Building and Plumbing Code (B.C. Building Code) support innovative construction methods to help build more affordable homes faster, while enhancing…
Public input sought on climate change
The provincial government is looking for public input to help develop a new strategy that will better prepare B.C. communities for the impacts of climate…
Teck launching two electric buses for employees
Teck Resources Limited (Teck) Oct. 22 announced it is launching two new electric passenger buses to transport employees to and from its Fording River and…
We have a responsibility to rise to the challenge
Letter to the Editor One year ago, Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg began a movement that has only grown more powerful as we continue to see…
Get notified about air quality in your area
British Columbians are now able to sign up for public health notifications advising people of potential or existing poor air quality in their communities. People…
RDEK achieving CARIP carbon neutrality
In 2018, 50 local governments, including the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), reported achieving carbon neutrality through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP),…