Family Fishing Weekend (June 14 to 16) is an opportunity to tackle fishing for the first time or indulge in a lifelong passion! On the third weekend in June anyone who has lived in Canada for the past 12 months can fish in fresh water for free, without buying a license. B.C. Wildlife Federation member clubs are hosting family-friendly events all over British Columbia in partnership with Go Fish BC!
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking feedback to inform potential amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations. We invite you to fill out the survey below to have your voice heard to inform the Marine Mammal amendment process, which includes long-term planning for Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) protection and recovery, and proposed administrative amendments.
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BC is changing the way surgeries are delivered so more people can get the care they need faster. And it's starting to make a difference. Completed surgeries are up and wait times are down. Extended operating room hours and more efficient operating rooms have led to an all-time record for the most surgeries completed. Hiring more of the health care workers who make up surgery teams (nurses, doctors, anesthesiologists and technicians) means the right teams are in place to care for people.
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B.C. is taking strong, early action to keep people and communities safe through drought now, and in the years to come.
B.C. continues to get less rain and snow than usual and that’s having a lasting impact on water levels. We experienced severe drought last year and remain at high risk this year.
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Cyclists and other vulnerable road users will have added protection under the law with new safe passing distance rules for drivers.
The new law is among several updates to the Motor Vehicle Act coming into effect to enhance safety and promote cleaner and active transportation.
The amendments will enhance safety for vulnerable road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. The changes are part of the Province’s commitment to promote the transition toward increased active transportation and cleaner transportation technologies. New regulations update the Province’s e-bike framework by creating a new lower-powered class of e-bike.
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Michele Babchuk has called the beautiful North Island home for more than 20 years, and was first elected as MLA in 2020. A former councillor for the City of Campbell River, chair of the Strathcona Regional District Board and school Board member, she has been a strong advocate for improving education, resource opportunities, and internet connectivity for the North Island.
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The Government of British Columbia in collaboration with BC Hydro are providing income qualified households with free portable air conditioners as we head into what is expected to be a hot summer.
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The annual Wings and Wheels aviation and car show will be taking place on July 14th, 2024. A free event shuttle will be operating between North Island College and the airport. There will be an on site pancack breakfast, music, vendors, food trucks and airplane rides.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI) are partnering with the Province of British Columbia, First Nations, stewardship organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance support for stewardship activities, prioritize essential salmon habitat restorations, and invest in local rebuilding projects.