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 Click to download RSS feed Budget 2012 focuses on a stable economy VICTORIA –Budget 2012 lays a firm foundation for the future, putting British Columbia on the right path to eliminate the deficit, protect public services, and build a more competitive economy that attracts jobs and investment, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced.[read more] Province acts to modernize B.C. liquor distribution system VICTORIA – The Province has announced it intends to approach the private sector to see how liquor distribution in B.C. can be delivered in a modernized and cost-effective manner.[read more] DriveABLE safety assessments in B.C. VICTORIA – The prospect of losing one’s driving privileges can be very upsetting. For most of us, driving is an important part of maintaining our lifestyle and independence.[read more] B.C.’s chambers of commerce recognized VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed the week of Feb. 20-24, 2012, as Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C., Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell announced,[read more] New protection for sled dogs in B.C. VICTORIA – A new layer of protection is now in place for sled dogs in British Columbia.[read more] K-to-12 support staff agreements ratified VICTORIA – The BC Public School Employers’ Association board of directors has ratified two-year collective agreements for support staff in 11 school districts under the government’s 2010 net-zero mandate. v[read more] Celebrate the Power of B.C. this Heritage Week VICTORIA – Heritage Week kicks off throughout the province on Monday with a host of exciting events highlighting the role power production has played in British Columbia’s history.[read more] North Fraser whittles down potential projects VICTORIA – Participants from the first Regional Economic Development Pilot Project in North Fraser met in Pitt Meadows on Friday to discuss potential projects and determine future steps.[read more] BC Parks and Nature Trust team up to secure threatened lands VICTORIA – One of the most threatened areas in British Columbia situated in the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) biogeoclimatic zone on Salt Spring Island is now protected, Environment Minister Terry Lake and The Nature Trust of British Columbia announced today.[read more] Transition measures support new-home buyers, builders VICTORIA – New housing transition measures give certainty to an important economic sector and help to keep taxes equitable throughout the transition as the province returns to the PST, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced. [read more] | |
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