http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Environment en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – British Columbia’s world-class parks system has been enhanced by more than $10.5 million in capital and community legacy investments and free parking for the approximately 20 million annual visitors to ensure our provincial parks are more welcoming for families and visitors to B.C. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0076-001649.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – Nomis Power Corporation has received an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Nahwitti Windfarm Project located on Vancouver Island. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0075-001645.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:45:00 GMT MAPLE RIDGE – With a holiday season bow, BC Parks wrapped up its 100th anniversary celebration in Golden Ears Provincial Park with a symbolic tree-lighting that showcased the park’s nearly $1-million electrical upgrade, announced Environment Minister Terry Lake. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0074-001621.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:15:00 GMT VANCOUVER – From the streets of downtown Vancouver to the back country north of Squamish, a wandering young black bear has been relocated to its natural habitat. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0073-001612.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:51:00 GMT VICTORIA – Kwagis Power Limited Partnership has received an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Kokish River Hydroelectric Project. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0072-001609.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – Want to inspire your true love with earth-friendly gift ideas? Do you already have a partridge in a pear tree or seven swans a swimming? http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0071-001606.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:07:00 GMT VICTORIA – One hundred easily accessible picnic tables will be installed throughout 2012 in B.C.’s busiest provincial parks. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0070-001570.htm Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo received $24,500 from the wood stove exchange program to encourage residents to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a high-efficiency model or other clean-burning appliance, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0069-001518.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:38:00 GMT TRAIL – The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary received $11,560 from the wood stove exchange program to encourage residents to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a high-efficiency model or other clean-burning appliance, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0068-001516.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:37:00 GMT MERRITT – Merritt received $13,745 from the wood stove exchange program to encourage residents to trade in their smoky old wood stoves for a high-efficiency model or other clean-burning appliance, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENV0066-001514.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:35:00 GMT