BC Ministry Of Forests

• B.C. to rescind campfire ban for Kamloops Fire Centre

  The campfire ban was originally issued on June 8, but lasted only eight days before the province rescinded it.

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2023
  
• B.C. introducing measures for old growth, forest stewardship with Indigenous collaboration

  The eight-point, $25-million plan will focus on Forest Landscape Planning tables that will drive improvement within old-growth management while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

  Environment

  Feb 15, 2023
  
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• B.C. to spray for invasive spongy moths on Vancouver Island this spring

  The Ministry of Forests says the spraying is planned for the Greater Victoria area and Vancouver Island communities of Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Alberni.

  Environment

  Jan 13, 2023
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• BC Wildfire Service warns that fire season isn’t over yet

  Temperatures are about 5 to 8 degrees above normal for this time of year, and there’s been little to no rain in several parts of B.C. in weeks.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2022
• Most of B.C. is suffering conditions of drought, water scarcity, province says

  Much of the west coast, south coast and northeastern areas of B.C. have experienced very little to no rainfall over the past five weeks

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2022
• B.C. wildfires scorch area well below average, but hot September poses threat

  B.C.’s forest minister says 93 per cent of this season’s fires have been extinguished or are under control.

  Weather

  Sep 1, 2022
• Open burning ban announced for Okanagan, but campfires still allowed

  On Friday, the province announced a ban on Category 2 open burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
• B.C. man on 13th day of hunger strike wants public meeting with forests minister

  'We’re asking for a public meeting with (forests minister) Katrine Conroy. And we’re stressing the public because we want to have this aired in the public.'

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2022
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• 2 Albertans fined for snowmobiling in protected caribou area: B.C. Conservation Officer Service

  The COS says a patrol helicopter spotted two Albertans and stopped them for riding in an enclosed mountain caribou area. They were fined a total of $1,600.

  Environment

  Feb 15, 2022
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• Active trapping of coyotes in Stanley Park set to begin

  The ministry said efforts to curb the park's coyote population are necessary following 45 attacks since last year, including five involving children.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2021