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Winnie Siefret and Stew Young attend an event during their time on the city council. Siefret stepped away from her role prior to the last election. (Photo supplied/ Malti Devi)

‘Everybody loves Winnie’: But Langford City Council delays park naming

The proposed park that was to be named after her mother was Kettle Creek

 

FILE - A view through the trees on the Pesuta Trail in Naikoon Provincial Park. On Friday, July 3, 2020. B.C. has bought 109 hectares of land to expand five provincial parks, including 64 hectares for Naikoon. (Karissa Gall/Haida Gwaii Observer)

B.C. buys land to expand 5 parks

The 5 parcels are valued at $1.9M: Environment Ministry

 

British Columbia’s environment minister says Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will remain closed until next Friday, after public access was shut down by two First Nations more than two weeks ago. George Heyman speaks during an announcement at Burns Bog, in Delta, B.C., on Monday, June 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park set to remain closed for another week

First Nations halting temporarily access to ‘harvest and gather’ resources

 

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, 2019. (Black Press Media files)

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park to stay open over Labour Day weekend

It will then be inaccessible starting Sept. 5 as the province, Lil’wat Nation have ongoing talks

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, 2019. (Black Press Media files)
Two First Nations say they’re “shutting down” public access to B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month to allow for harvest celebrations. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, 2019. (Black Press Media files)

First Nations ‘shutting down’ B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month

Lil’wat, N’Quatqua First Nations say the park will reopen on National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Two First Nations say they’re “shutting down” public access to B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month to allow for harvest celebrations. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, 2019. (Black Press Media files)
BC Parks has put up signs warning of a problem cougar on the south shore of the Campbell River west of the confluence with the Quinsam River - a popular fly-fishing only stretch of the river. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Cougar takes swipe at hiker on Vancouver Island trail

Canyon View trail near Campbell River remained closed for 4 days after multiple cougar encounters

BC Parks has put up signs warning of a problem cougar on the south shore of the Campbell River west of the confluence with the Quinsam River - a popular fly-fishing only stretch of the river. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Flowers in bloom at The Chinese Cemetery. (Sam Duerksen)

Victoria’s cemeteries hold hidden messages

Local historian says cemeteries were designed as places to visit

Flowers in bloom at The Chinese Cemetery. (Sam Duerksen)
A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)

B.C. minister offers condolences after child dies at Okanagan campground

A falling tree struck a child at the the B.C. Park on Saturday

A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)
British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)

39 new campsites to explore at McDonald Creek Park near Nakusp

The new campsites will be available at the park for the 2023 camping season

British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)
A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Survey highlights importance of investment in B.C.’s trails, parks

68 per cent of adults in B.C. have used trails, parks in the last 12 months, says poll

A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
Jacque Sirois of Oak Bay helps remove decades of English ivy from a native Sculer’s willows in the Kitty Islet end of McNeill Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)

Make a Difference Week in Oak Bay to combat invasive greenery

During the week, community members remove protruding plants and encourage native greenery growth

Jacque Sirois of Oak Bay helps remove decades of English ivy from a native Sculer’s willows in the Kitty Islet end of McNeill Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)
Two people enjoy a hot day at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)

Accessibility upgrades completed at Island’s popular Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Improvements part of commitment to make B.C. parks more inclusive and accessible

Two people enjoy a hot day at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)
Upgrades into trails and other work protecting ecologically sensitive areas in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park are expected to take until mid-June. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Ecological protection, trail upgrades start in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park

Trail boardwalks, bridges, and signs coming while some sensitive areas being protected

Upgrades into trails and other work protecting ecologically sensitive areas in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park are expected to take until mid-June. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Over 317,000 reservations were made on the new BC Parks reservation service for the 2022 season. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

BC Parks’ camping reservations opening soon

Campsites can be booked four months before the scheduled arrival date

Over 317,000 reservations were made on the new BC Parks reservation service for the 2022 season. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Saanich Mayor Dean Murdoch joins Darrell Wick and Murray Rankin at the end of the new Douglas Creek bridge. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

30 trees for 30 years: Volunteers celebrate PKOLS Mount Douglas Park

The celebration included unveiling new interpretive signage, a bridge and learning area for students

Saanich Mayor Dean Murdoch joins Darrell Wick and Murray Rankin at the end of the new Douglas Creek bridge. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Outdoor group urges B.C. government to increase support for trails, parks, and volunteers

40 organizations and businesses in B.C. sent a message to Premier David Eby

A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
First responders from BC EHS, Port Alberni Fire Department and Alberni Valley Rescue Squad retrieve a woman who had fallen around 30 metres at Stamp River Provincial Park on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. (ALBERNI VALLEY RESCUE SQUAD PHOTO)

Tourist airlifted to hospital after falling 40 feet down embankment at Stamp River Provincial Park

Rope rescue teams from Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach extricate woman from bank by Stamp Falls

First responders from BC EHS, Port Alberni Fire Department and Alberni Valley Rescue Squad retrieve a woman who had fallen around 30 metres at Stamp River Provincial Park on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. (ALBERNI VALLEY RESCUE SQUAD PHOTO)
First responders from BC EHS, Port Alberni Fire Department and Alberni Valley Rescue Squad retrieve a woman who had fallen around 30 metres at Stamp River Provincial Park on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. (ALBERNI VALLEY RESCUE SQUAD PHOTO)

Tourist airlifted to hospital after falling 40 feet down embankment at Stamp River Provincial Park

Rope rescue teams from Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach extricate woman from bank by Stamp Falls

First responders from BC EHS, Port Alberni Fire Department and Alberni Valley Rescue Squad retrieve a woman who had fallen around 30 metres at Stamp River Provincial Park on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. (ALBERNI VALLEY RESCUE SQUAD PHOTO)
BC Parks expects an increase in campers this Parks Day weekend (file photo).

BC Parks encourages British Columbians to follow Camper’s Code

The Camper’s Code provides ways to stay safe and respect nature during your camping trip

BC Parks expects an increase in campers this Parks Day weekend (file photo).
Alberni Valley ambassadors Dawna MacMillan, left, Ian Staton, Peter Kaegi and Bud Munsil are happy to be back around town wearing their yellow jackets and directing tourists to Port Alberni amenities. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador program returns to Cathedral Grove

Yellow jacketed volunteers are there to share info on Port Alberni, not for traffic control

Alberni Valley ambassadors Dawna MacMillan, left, Ian Staton, Peter Kaegi and Bud Munsil are happy to be back around town wearing their yellow jackets and directing tourists to Port Alberni amenities. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)