Despite forestry concessions being made, some feel it isn’t enough
The Canadian Forest Sector Task Force released a final report on long-term viability and steps for revitalization in the industry nationwide this week.
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Hydrologist reports fastest B.C. snow melt on average in 40 years
The province is on average trending towards it's fastest melt since May 1st in over 40 years, according to a Hydrologist.
Peace River region maintained ‘adequate’ moisture levels, according to April’s report
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's agroclimate specialist said there is no significant drought in the Peace River region.
B.C. energy regulator finds non-compliant black smoke flaring by LNG Canada
LNG Canada has been ordered to identify the root causes of "black smoke flaring" from its facility in Kitimat, B.C., and implement measures to prevent it by October. The British Columbia Energy Regulator issued the order Wednesday after an inspection revealed at least two instances of non-compliance with the company's
Cougar blamed for killing three sheep and an emu on Vancouver Island
PARKSVILLE — Residents of a Vancouver Island community are sounding the alarm after blaming an aggressive cougar for killing three sheep and an emu in the past week. The owners of the Truffle Farm in Parksville, B.C., about 155 kilometres northwest of Victoria, say they found two of their sheep
B.C. bears emerge from their dens, sparking excitement and heightened monitoring
VANCOUVER — B.C. Grouse Mountain's beloved grizzly bears have woken up from their long nap this week after about 144 days of hibernation. Grouse Mountain took to its Facebook page to share the excitement, saying that Grinder and Coola, which were rescued as orphaned cubs and arrived at the Grouse
Hydrologist reports fastest B.C. snow melt on average in 40 years
The province is on average trending towards it's fastest melt since May 1st in over 40 years, according to a Hydrologist.
Peace River region maintained ‘adequate’ moisture levels, according to April’s report
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's agroclimate specialist said there is no significant drought in the Peace River region.
B.C. energy regulator finds non-compliant black smoke flaring by LNG Canada
LNG Canada has been ordered to identify the root causes of "black smoke flaring" from its facility in Kitimat, B.C., and implement measures to prevent it by October. The British Columbia Energy Regulator issued the order Wednesday after an inspection revealed at least two instances of non-compliance with the company's
Cougar blamed for killing three sheep and an emu on Vancouver Island
PARKSVILLE — Residents of a Vancouver Island community are sounding the alarm after blaming an aggressive cougar for killing three sheep and an emu in the past week. The owners of the Truffle Farm in Parksville, B.C., about 155 kilometres northwest of Victoria, say they found two of their sheep
B.C. bears emerge from their dens, sparking excitement and heightened monitoring
VANCOUVER — B.C. Grouse Mountain's beloved grizzly bears have woken up from their long nap this week after about 144 days of hibernation. Grouse Mountain took to its Facebook page to share the excitement, saying that Grinder and Coola, which were rescued as orphaned cubs and arrived at the Grouse
