Community organizations working to safeguard vulnerable young people from gang involvement and protect victims of domestic, sexual and other forms of violence will benefit from nearly $7.2 million in government grants supporting public safety priorities.

To increase convenience for British Columbians and support B.C. businesses, hotels, resorts and other overnight accommodation spots in B.C. can now deliver liquor to guests by room service 24 hours a day, provided food is also available.

Students, staff and teachers will get some extra room, thanks to 195 new student spaces and extensive upgrades to deal with growing enrolment at Henry Anderson Elementary school.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is providing $6 million in BikeBC funding to communities this year to enhance and expand cycling infrastructure such as bike lanes, multi-use paths and trails, and cycling/pedestrian bridges.

The official VIP opening of British Columbia's newest legacy project from the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games - the Richmond Olympic Experience.

This year marks 22 years for the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, announced Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Literacy and the Environment Jordan Sturdy.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop at the Waterfront Games at Mitchell Island in Richmond, on Saturday, Sept. 19.

'Foraged' mushrooms are a made-in-B.C. delicacy that David Lee Kwen hopes to sell in South Korea once he learns more about doing business there at next week's B.C.-Korea Trade and Investment Forum.