New protections benefit forests, communities
Press Release Oct. 30, 2023 VICTORIA – The Province is making changes to enable safer, more effective stewardship of the landscape, including forests, and the revitalization of cultural and prescribed fire and…
New Federal Call for Proposals for Smart Grid Projects
Press Release October 30, 2023 Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf…
Landmark agreement supports First Nations participation in forestry
Press Release Oct. 24, 2023 VICTORIA – The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. have reached an agreement for the…
Landmark Forestry Agreement will Support Increased First Nations Participation in a Stronger Vancouver Island Economy and Vision For the Future
Press Release October 23, 2023 – Victoria, British Columbia – The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations (the “Nations,” all member First Nations of the…
Government of Canada Announces $2.5 Million for Lac-Mégantic Microgrid Capacity Building
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada October 23, 2023 The Government of Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity system to achieve a net-zero electricity grid…
Allowable annual cut reduced in Lillooet Timber Supply Area
Press Release Oct. 12, 2023 VICTORIA – British Columbia’s chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for the Lillooet Timber Supply Area (TSA). The new AAC…
Value-added wood manufacturing expanded through collaboration
Press Release Oct. 12, 2023 VICTORIA – Value-added wood manufacturers are encouraged to join three new accelerator tables that will work to expand the sector in B.C. Expanding local production…
Ministerial Statement Regarding NWMO Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada October 5, 2023 The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the safe, effective and environmentally sound management of radioactive waste. Protecting the health…
Federal Government Announces Over $20 Million to Support Wind Project in Alberta
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada September 28, 2023 Communities in Alberta and across Canada are developing cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy sources. The Government of Canada is…
Minister Wilkinson Releases Canada’s Carbon Management Strategy
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada September 27, 2023 In the global shift to net zero by 2050, carbon management technologies are increasingly becoming an essential tool to support the…
