Ministry of Environment
Prescribed burn at Douglas Provincial Park aims to rejuvenate area
A prescribed burn is taking place at Douglas Provincial Park during the week of May 13. Continue reading
Big game draw starts May 1 in Saskatchewan
Hunters in Saskatchewan are able to enter the big game draw between May 1-25. Continue reading
Emergency crews battling fire at Brampton scrap yard
Brampton fire chief Bill Boyes said crews, along with the Ministry of Environment, are monitoring air quality as the fire continues to burn. Continue reading
Neighbour’s clash with meat processing plant in B.C. Interior continues
Tensions rise over issues at the North Okanagan slaughterhouse. Continue reading
Another dust advisory issued for Vernon
Warning issued by Ministry of Environment marked the 18th day this year Vernon has been issued a dust advisory. Continue reading
Province proposing to enlarge six B.C. parks
Ministry of Environment says act amendments will expand parks, strengthen protection of sensitive lands. Continue reading
Saskatchewan closing counter service at 19 environment field offices
Environment Ministry closing front counter and walk-in service at 19 offices in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Dust advisory issued for Vernon
Dust advisory due to high concentrations of coarse particulates. Continue reading
Vancouver Island poisoning kills 6 eagles, sickens 6 others
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The first sick birds turned up on Wednesday. By Saturday, the Raptor Rescue Centre had found a dozen. Continue reading
Ruptured fuel tank closes one lane of Hwy. 401 west of London
The Ministry of Environment is coordinating a cleanup of the fuel, police said. Continue reading