Engagement Summary On July 11, 2019, the Government of British Columbia announced the Food Security Task Force (Task Force) – a commitment identified in the 2019 Speech from the Throne. The Task Force has a mandate to provide recommendations on how to: Apply agri-technologies (“agritech”) to enhance sector productivity, economic competitiveness and sustainability, reduce waste …
Engagement Summary Design work is underway for the construction of a westbound passing lane on Highway 3, leaving the community of Jaffray.The approximately 2.5 kilometre passing lane will safely relieve the build-up of traffic that currently occurs heading west from Jaffray. Traffic volumes average 4,700 vehicles per day, with up to 5,500 vehicles per day …
Engagement Summary? The Highway 31 Kaslo Bridge, which crosses the Kaslo River at the south entrance to Kaslo, is nearing the end of its service life. The ministry is planning to replace the bridge, built in 1966, with a modern, reliable two-lane structure. The existing bridge is primarily made of timber, with two 15 metre …
Engagement Summary The Mines Act regulates all mining activities in British Columbia – from early exploration to production, reclamation, closure, and post-closure. Under this Act, mining activities include precious and base metal mines, coal mines, industrial mineral mines (e.g. silica, limestone), rock quarries, sand and gravel operations, and placer mines. The Mines Act is supported …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invited the public to offer feedback on potential improvements for the intersection of Highway 1 and Balmoral Road, 10 kilometres east of Sorrento. We were seeking input on options to improve safety at this intersection which had experienced a higher than average rate of collisions. Engagement …
Engagement Summary Wells Gray Provincial Park is one of the province’s most unique landscapes and premiere outdoor recreation and tourism destinations. Over the past decade, visitation has grown, community expectations have evolved, the regional economy has changed, and tourism is now booming. In collaboration with First Nations, park users, stakeholders, and local and regional governments, …
Engagement Summary The BC Wildlife Health Program was again asking for help assessing the effects of winter ticks on the province’s moose population as part of its annual moose winter tick surveillance program. The program relies on observations from wildlife professionals, wildlife enthusiasts and the public to: Document and map the distribution of winter ticks …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invited the public to an open house to discuss options for long-term highway improvements in the Enderby/Splatsin area. Ministry staff were on hand to answer questions and to share a variety of possible options to improve highway safety and efficiency as part of the Highway 97A – …
What was this engagement about? As part of our on-going efforts to ensure the Childcare BC plan is meeting the needs of families, the Province asked for parents to share their experience with Childcare BC programs, along with how they access child care services. The survey topics included the following: Awareness about government’s child care …
Engagement Summary This engagement informed the development of a management plan for the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Park and Protected Area and Slim Creek Park. The Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Park and Protected Area was established in 2016 and Slim Creek Park was established in 2004. Once a park is established, a management plan is …
