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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

We are asking people their thoughts on things like whether certain activities should be exempted from our current permitting system like removing invasive species or dangerous trees, (3/4)

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a quick overview of the proposed change:
The area next to streams, rivers and lakes are called riparian areas, and because they are such important and delicate ecosystems, the Province has rules for what you can do within and around them. (2/4)

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.
Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions. (1/4)

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

Since CWD was first detected in deer in the Kootenays in 2024, we have been working hard to stop the spread of this fatal illness, and this announcement of a new testing facility marks a major milestone in our fight to keep B.C. wildlife safe. (3/3)

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New plant, animal health centre will safeguard people, farms

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

The new centre will handle more than 100,000 tests every year - everything from keeping our livestock healthy to helping prevent chronic wasting disease in our deer, elk, moose and caribou populations. (2/3)

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s announcement of a new plant and animal health centre in Abbotsford will not only keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, but it will also help keep our wildlife safe. (1/3)

Government is building a new plant and animal health centre to keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, protecting British Columbia’s food, farmers, animals and communities.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

Take a look at the survey here: engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb...

Natural Resource Permitting Improvements - govTogetherBC

Engagement is open until December 12, 2025 On this page: Overview Introduction Get Involved Topics open until October 17, 2025 Topics open until December 12, 2025 open 16 topics are open for public fe...

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

We’ve had the Water Sustainability Act in place since 2016, and we want your opinion on what qualifications, experience, or local knowledge is needed to conduct this important work, and if we should be expanding eligibility for stream restoration activity.

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a quick overview of the proposed change:

The Province has laws that help streams stay clean and healthy to support people, plants and animals, and when people do restoration work on those streams they need specific professional qualifications to do so.

Natural Resource Permitting Improvements - govTogetherBC

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 1d

Only a few days left to hear from you on proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication.

Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 5d

However, this proposal is suggesting if you use less than 2 cubic metres of water a day (2,000 litres/day), you may not need to apply for a license, depending on where you live. (4/4)

engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb...

Engagement is open until December 12, 2025 On this page: Overview Introduction Get Involved Topics open until October 17, 2025 Topics open until December 12, 2025 open 16 topics are open for public fe...

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 5d

If you hope to drill a well to access groundwater for your small farm, few horses, or bed and breakfast start up, you currently are required to apply for a new groundwater license. (3/4)

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 5d

Consultations close for the first six on October 17th, so we’d love your feedback and suggestions. Let us know if you like the changes - or if you think we need to do even more.

Here’s a quick overview of the second proposed change: (2/4)

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 5d

The province wants to hear from you on 16 proposed changes to improve natural resource permitting to remove delays, simplify processes and eliminate duplication. (1/4)

Natural Resource Permitting Improvements - govTogetherBC

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 6d

This can slow development, costing time and money.
Under the amendments, the Province is proposing low risk de-watering need not require an authorization.
Weigh in and let us know what you think.

engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherb...

Engagement is open until December 12, 2025 On this page: Overview Introduction Get Involved Topics open until October 17, 2025 Topics open until December 12, 2025 open 16 topics are open for public fe...