http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Environmental Management en-us Copyright © 2011, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – Did you know Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystems, which span approximately 256,000 hectares of the province, are largely located on private land? http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011NRO0006-000239.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:41:38 GMT VICTORIA – To commemorate the legacy of Gerald Smedley Andrews, British Columbia’s longest-serving surveyor general, the Province is naming a mountain in the Flathead region Mount Gerry Andrews. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011NRO0005-000205.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT VICTORIA – Whether you plan to stay close to home or roam around the province during spring break, incorporating a B.C. park into your plans is a great way to get some exercise, explore, and teach the kids about conservation. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0011-000227.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:00:19 GMT CASTLEGAR – If you spot a fire in Syringa Provincial Park this month, it’s likely due to a prescribed burn. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011NRO0003-000197.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:44:30 GMT Randy Hawes, the Minister of State for Mining, has reiterated the government’s commitment to sharing mineral tax revenue with First Nations, adding that Aboriginal communities have an important role to play in developing the province’s resources. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FOR0014-000201.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:08:20 GMT SMITHERS – The Province has opted to maintain the current regulations in the Skeena River Steelhead Fishery for 2011-13 pending the outcome of a tourism and economic impacts study. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011NRO0004-000199.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:11:46 GMT VICTORIA – Jagdeep Rakhara believes all children should have the same opportunities to participate in their neighbourhoods and communities. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CFD0009-000200.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:01:49 GMT CASTLEGAR – The public is invited to review and comment on BC Timber Sales’ operating plan for logging and road building in the Arrow timber supply area and Tree Farm Licence 23 until April 26, 2011. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FOR0013-000195.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:06:48 GMT VICTORIA – The February 2011 petroleum and natural gas sale resulted in $2.1 million in bonus bids, bringing the fiscal year total to over $811 million. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENER0006-000176.htm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:25:06 GMT VICTORIA – Canada and B.C. targeted funding to support business development, food safety, and sustainability under the Growing Forward Agreement in the third quarter. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011AGRI0007-000160.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:37:17 GMT