BC PARKS GETS $3-MILLION BOOST FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
May 17, 2012 – Environment Minister Terry Lake and Jody Young, industry and community services manager, Tourism Vancouver Island, were at the Sequoia tree in front of the BC Parliament buildings with news BC Parks is getting an extra $3 million for this year's capital budget - a 27 per cent increase over last year. Overall, $13.98 million going to fund projects directed at attracting young families, offering new recreation opportunities, improving accessibility and increasing attendance. [News release]
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Update on Bella Coola and Tweedsmuir Park repairs
BELLA COOLA – The Province has started work in the Bella Coola valley and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to restore roads and bridges washed out in recent years by major storm systems and severe flooding.
More compliance officers on patrol this weekend
VICTORIA – The Province is increasing compliance and enforcement patrols by about 30 per cent over the Victoria Day long weekend.
A $3-million boost helps fund improvements in BC Parks
VICTORIA – BC Parks is getting an extra $3 million for this year’s capital budget, a 27 per cent increase over last year.
Head out to a BC park for the long weekend
VICTORIA – British Columbians have made more than 6,000 camping reservations for the Victoria Day long weekend representing an approximate 13 per cent increase over the same period last year, Environment Minister Terry Lake said.
Bears are out so public asked to be aware
VICTORIA – With bears seeking out non-natural food sources, Environment Minister Terry Lake is spreading the word to British Columbians to do what they can to control bear attractants and reduce conflicts with bears.
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