British Columbians wanting timely air quality alerts in their area can now get them sent directly to their cellphones. Starting Friday, May 29, the air…
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Most campgrounds and rec sites opening in B.C.
The 2020 summer camping season has arrived, giving people in B.C. more opportunities to get outside and connect with nature as most provincial campgrounds and…
Invasive Mussel Defence program resuming
Boat inspection stations are opening at various locations throughout the province to prevent harmful zebra and quagga mussels from hitching a boat ride and entering…
B.C. marks Earth Day 2020 today
Letter to the Editor Today, people in British Columbia and around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Half a century ago,…
All provincial parks closing in response to pandemic
BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19. Bugaboo Provincial Park west of…
Applications open for BC Parks Student Ranger Program
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…
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…