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Environment Minister Barry Penner (left) and Cam Deacon, CEO of Azure Dynamics (right) stand outside Azure Dynamics’ new “Citibus” electric hybrid shuttle bus. The Citibus, which was unveiled Dec. 8 at the Electric Drive Transportation Association annual conference in Vancouver, consumes up to 50 per cent less fuel than a conventional vehicle.
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February 15, 2006

RISING KOKANEE NUMBERS GOOD NEWS FOR ANGLERS

WILLIAMS LAKE – Responding to a marked increase in kokanee numbers in Tyee Lake, the Ministry of Environment has increased the allowable catch from five to 10 per day.

February 9, 2006

TREE REMOVALS WILL PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY

QUESNEL – In response to the provincial mountain pine beetle epidemic, beetle-attacked lodgepole pine trees in Ten Mile Lake and Pinnacles provincial parks will be removed from park areas to help protect public safety.

February 8, 2006

AIR QUALITY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA GETS A BOOST

VANCOUVER – The provincial government is providing over $309,000 to support eight projects to help improve B.C.’s air quality, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.

January 26, 2006

PROVINCE SUPPORTS BIODIESEL AS SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE

RICHMOND – A $25,000 grant to the Fraser Basin Council will support market development of biodiesel as a sustainable fuel alternative, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced.

January 13, 2006

TREE REMOVALS WILL PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY

KAMLOOPS – In response to the provincial mountain pine beetle epidemic, beetle-attacked lodgepole pine trees in Lac le Jeune Provincial Park will be removed from park areas to help protect public safety.

The ministry's vision is a clean, healthy and naturally diverse environment that enriches people's lives, now and in the future.



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