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BACK ON THE JOB
Two days after being re-appointed to Cabinet, Environment Minister Barry Penner (right) travelled to the north end of Harrison Lake to check out a number of renewable energy projects and visit constituents. Here he is shown at a waterfall on Tipella Creek, which acts as a natural fish barrier. Above this point, Cloudworks Energy of Vancouver has built a small hydro project in partnership with the Douglas First Nation to generate zero-emission power for local residents and BC Hydro. [More photos]
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July 2, 2009
B.C. GOVERNMENT RELEASES COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
VICTORIA – The Ministry of Environment has released the first Quarterly Compliance and Enforcement Summary for 2009.
July 1, 2009
B.C. APPLAUDS MOVE BY OBAMA ON CALIFORNIA STANDARDS
VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell is welcoming the Obama administration’s decision to grant California its waiver to regulate greenhouse gases from motor vehicles.
June 30, 2009
B.C. ISSUES PROGRESS REPORT ON CARBON NEUTRAL ACTIONS
VICTORIA – Minister of State for Climate Action John Yap released the Carbon Neutral Action Report, showing British Columbia’s continued move towards becoming North America’s first carbon neutral government.
June 18, 2009
FREE FISHING WEEKEND ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO DROP A LINE
VICTORIA – Getting families together to enjoy a little fun in the great outdoors while promoting the ancient art of angling is the idea behind a plan that allows a weekend of fishing without the need to buy a freshwater fishing licence, Environment Minister Barry Penner said.
June 22, 2009
B.C. CONTEST HELPS SMALL BUSINESS GET CARBON SMART
KELOWNA – Business leaders in Kelowna will have an opportunity to send key staff for training to reduce their firms’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increase efficiency and save money, thanks to scholarships from the provincial government, Minister of State for Climate Action John Yap announced.
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