http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Environment en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 PARKSVILLE – From its hugely popular park passports to its new ‘text-to-donate to kids programs,’ BC Parks is big on families, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENV0031-000712.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – The Province is increasing compliance and enforcement patrols by about 30 per cent over the Victoria Day long weekend. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENV0030-000694.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT HOPE – Huldra Silver Inc. was issued a Mines Act permit today for its Treasure Mountain silver mine, located approximately 29 km east of Hope and 40 km west of Princeton announced Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0060-000701.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT VALEMOUNT – Recreational users and hunters are advised that the East Canoe Forest Service Road will be closed at 41 kilometres until further notice due to a washout. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FOR0068-000709.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 21:20:00 GMT SMITHERS – The Northwest Fire Centre has responded to seven fires within the past week, all of which were human-caused. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FOR0065-000706.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT BELLA COOLA – The Province has started work in the Bella Coola valley and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to restore roads and bridges washed out in recent years by major storm systems and severe flooding. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FOR0064-000705.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 19:25:00 GMT VICTORIA – The Province will consult with First Nations and residents of the Columbia River Basin to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0059-000699.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT SMITHERS – The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and BC Timber Sales are planning to conduct a 45-hectare prescribed burn near Topley over the next month to reduce the risk of wildfire and help maintain local ecosystems. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FOR0063-000693.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 10:05:00 GMT VICTORIA – BC Parks is getting an extra $3 million for this year’s capital budget, a 27 per cent increase over last year. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENV0029-000684.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT PRINCE GEORGE – Effective at 12 noon on Saturday, May 19, Category 2 open fires and fireworks will be prohibited in most of the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FOR0062-000687.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT