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  • Use caution, be fire safe this weekend
    MAY 1, 2025 – 1:30 pm

    People are asked to use caution over the next several days as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds in much of southern B.C. are adding to elevated wildfire danger.
  • New funding supports fight against invasive plants
    MAY 1, 2025 – 9:00 am

    May is Invasive Species Action Month and 33 organizations throughout B.C. will be able to continue their work fighting invasive plants, due in part to a funding boost from the Province.
  • More than 60 projects will reduce wildfire risk, support forestry in B.C.
    APR 24, 2025 – 12:15 pm

    Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health and get more fibre into the hands of mills and energy producers.
  • B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products
    APR 23, 2025 – 9:15 am

    New support for forestry-sector manufacturers in the province is creating sustainable jobs, strengthening local supply chains, establishing new made-in-B.C. products and reinforcing B.C.’s position as a leader in mass-timber innovation.
  • People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards
    APR 16, 2025 – 12:15 pm

    People in British Columbia are urged to prepare for seasonal hazards as the warming weather increases the likelihood of climate-related emergencies, including spring flooding, wildfires and drought.
  • Hundreds of firefighters gather to train, learn ahead of 2025 wildfire season
    APR 12, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Hundreds of municipal, First Nations and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters from across the province are coming together at the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Penticton to train, collaborate and learn about new technology and practices ahead of the 2025 wildfire season.
  • Province takes action to improve wildfire resiliency, enhance forest stewardship
    APR 4, 2025 – 12:45 pm

    The Province is taking action to adapt B.C.’s forests to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and community resilience through its operations.
  • BC Wildfire Service has record application numbers ahead of wildfire season
    MAR 20, 2025 – 11:00 am

    The Province is ramping up wildfire preparedness for 2025 by welcoming back experienced wildland firefighters and training a new wave of recruits, following a record number of applicants.
  • With U.S. tariffs on the horizon, Province strengthens forestry sector
    MAR 18, 2025 – 4:15 pm

    While on tour in the Okanagan this week listening to people’s priorities and concerns and sharing how the Province is fighting back against U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s economic threats, Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, gathered with workers and members of the Salmon Arm community to celebrate the official opening of Canoe Forest Products’ new kiln.
  • More than 70 projects will strengthen wildfire prevention, support forestry
    FEB 28, 2025 – 8:00 am

    Workers and communities throughout B.C. are benefiting from Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase fibre supply, keeping local mills and energy plants running in the face of U.S. tariff threats and unjustified softwood lumber duties.
  • Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone
    FEB 18, 2020 – 1:45 pm

    Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
  • Ministers to visit Asia to strengthen ties, advance trade
    MAR 7, 2019 – 3:00 pm

    Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, and George Chow, Minister of State for Trade, will travel to Japan and South Korea March 16-22, 2019, to strengthen trade and investment ties, and to expand economic opportunities for businesses in B.C.
  • Budget 2018 puts people first, makes life more affordable for British Columbians
    FEB 20, 2018 – 1:40 pm

    Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in the province with a made-in-B.C. child-care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of the province, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
  • B.C. consulting with stakeholders prior to NAFTA talks
    AUG 9, 2017 – 11:15 am

    The B.C. government is seeking input from stakeholders across the province to help inform B.C.’s position and priorities at the upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations between Canada, the United States and Mexico.
  • British Columbia celebrates Canadian Multiculturalism Day
    JUN 27, 2017 – 8:30 am

    Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, issued this statement:
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