News Items tag as: Ministry of Forests

BC government pauses aerial spray program for moths in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The government has been spraying a chemical from the air in Kamloops, the Okanagan and around the province to combat the scourge of the invasive spongy moth for years, but this year the program has been deferred.
Province spending $15M to protect Okanagan drinking water from wildfire
May 07, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The BC government, several municipalities and a First Nation have created a new plan to invest $15 million over several years to ensure the Okanagan’s drinking water is protected from wildfire.
Cows could be newest tool in Kelowna's wildfire mitigation efforts
September 13, 2023 - 12:00 PM

An unlikely hero has appeared in climate crisis and resulting wildfire emergencies in BC: cows.
Australian firefighters answer the call to aid B.C.'s wildfire response
July 26, 2021 - 5:00 PM

Australian firefighters are coming to B.C. to assist in the growing response to the province's wildfires.
Letter campaign to bolster recreation sites, trails in B.C. launched
February 28, 2021 - 4:31 PM

The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia would like to see the province beef up its recreation sites and trails budget as residents continue to make the outdoors a priority destination in a COVID-19 restricted world.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
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New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

BC government pauses aerial spray program for moths in Kamloops, Okanagan