http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Families 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 – Celebrations are always better with dancing. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CFD0031-000700.htm Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – As National Road Safety Week kicks off summer driving season, the Province is asking drivers to help keep their families safe by following these driver safety tips. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JAG0081-000697.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 15:00:00 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 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 KELOWNA – The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of three persons who died in the crash of a small airplane near Peachland on May 13, 2012. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JAG0080-000692.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 19:10:00 GMT VICTORIA – British Columbia mayors have indicated that they will discuss the possibility of negotiating a potential “new deal” with the Province and the federal government when they meet in Penticton this week. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0037-000689.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 15:50:00 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