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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 13h

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)

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 13h

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)

New plant, animal health centre will safeguard people, farms

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.

news.gov.bc.ca

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 19h

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...

engage.gov.bc.ca

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 19h

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.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 19h

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.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 19h

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 · 4d

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...

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...

engage.gov.bc.ca

Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 4d

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)

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 4d

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)

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · 4d

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)

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

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...

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...

engage.gov.bc.ca

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

Let us know if you like the changes — or if you think we need to do even more. Here’s a quick overview of one change:

During construction, workers may encounter groundwater while digging. To remove it, the site must obtain a permit under the Water Sustainability Act.

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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.
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 · 20d

Great conversations at #UBCM25 on protecting watersheds to ensure safe drinking water & support agriculture for future generations. Inspiring to see municipalities bringing forward solutions—we share the same values & are committed to working together.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our goal is to get OSFs off the endangered list & thriving in their native ecosystems.
Learn more & find out how you can help:
🔗 www.vanaqua.org/explore/exhi...
🔗 fraservalleyconservancy.ca/programs/pre... [3/3]

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Aug 22

In BC’s Chaplin wetlands, biologists first found a wild OSF egg mass in 2020. Numbers grew steadily until spring 2025, when a record-breaking 15 egg masses were laid! iWth only ~400 adults left, every egg matters. [2/3]

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Behind the scenes of conservation, it’s the little things that matter—like the efforts behind saving the Oregon Spotted Frog (OSF), Canada’s most endangered frog. Since 2010, partners across Canada have bred & released tadpoles to help recovery. [1/3]

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Aug 21

When stream flows drop, fish & wildlife are at risk. In some B.C. towns, summer residential use is 70% of total water use. Save water to protect rivers, species & avoid restrictions.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Aug 14

You can help in times of drought.

Small changes can help protect rivers, fish & communities: water lawns less, sweep instead of hose, turn off taps, fix leaks, and clean your car less often. Every drop saved counts.

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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Sometimes our watersheds need a little extra help to stay healthy in the driest months. You can take steps year-round to help make sure drought doesn't become water scarcity in your community.

Learn more: gov.bc.ca/Drought

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you to the delegates of the Modern Treaty Nations, their staff & the staff of our various Ministries who went all-out to create a venue for productive & compassionate discussion around some of the most pressing issues facing us in a time of global uncertainty. We’re so much stronger together.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our discussion in the Nisga'a Lisims Council Chambers was a powerful reminder of how much we have in common, but also how distinct our needs can be, and that we must have pathways and tables to address them.

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Jul 3

This was my first time attending the Premier’s Forum, and my first time in Nisga’a lands (New Aiyansh).

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Randene Neill, MLA, Powell River-Sunshine Coast @randeneneillmlabc.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you for sharing your history and for the beautiful gift of an oar with artwork depicting three Sockeye, one of which is carrying spawn. A piece that stands as a powerful reminder of how our water, our lakes and rivers, carries life and how we must cherish and protect it.

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