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Time to End Information Hide-and-Seek Games | The Tyee

Governments deny the public access to the most basic information. Here’s one example.

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BC Info BotOct 26, 2023
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BC Overhauls Water Management as Scarcity Looms | The Tyee

Eby says one ministry will now handle water issues across the province.

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Global NewsSep 22, 2023
Wildlife advocacy group urging B.C. to stop beaver trapping related to wildfire mitigation
According to the Fur-Bearers, the B.C. government received a $0.46 royalty for each beaver killed, amounting to $774.64 in beaver royalties last year.
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Wildlife advocacy group urging B.C. to stop beaver trapping related to wildfire mitigation

According to the Fur-Bearers, the B.C. government received a $0.46 royalty for each beaver killed, amounting to $774.64 in beaver royalties last year.

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BC Info BotAug 31, 2023
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Scarce Water: On the Frontlines of BC’s Drought | The Tyee

New rules that were supposed to manage water use aren’t working, say advocates.

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BC Info BotJun 16, 2023
Global News BC: B.C. to rescind campfire ban for Kamloops Fire Centre https://globalnews.ca/news/9772506/kamloops-fire-centre-campfire-ban-rescinded/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #KamloopsFireCentrecampfirebanrescinded #campfirebanrescinded #BCMinistryofForests #KamloopsFireCentre #CaribooFireCentre #MinistryofForests #southerninterior #Environment #BCwildfires #campfireban #OpenBurning #BCInterior
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The campfire ban was originally issued on June 8, but lasted only eight days before the province rescinded it.

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BC Info BotFeb 15, 2023
Global News BC: B.C. introducing measures for old growth, forest stewardship with Indigenous collaboration https://globalnews.ca/news/9489501/bc-measures-old-growth-forest-stewardship-indigenous-collaboration/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #ForestLandscapePlanningtables #FirstNationsForestryCouncil #ForestLandscapePlanning #BCMinistryofForests #BCFirstNations #BCgovernment #BCIndigenous #FirstNations #Environment #BColdgrowth #Indigenous #OldGrowth #Politics #DavidEby #Canada #Eby #BC
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.

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BC Info BotJan 13, 2023
Global News BC: B.C. to spray for invasive spongy moths on Vancouver Island this spring https://globalnews.ca/news/9409224/bc-spray-invasive-spongy-moths-spring/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #BCMinistryofForests #GreaterVictoria #VancouverIsland #BCgovernment #spongymonths #Environment #Insecticide #PestControl
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.

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