The Government of B.C. is investing an additional $10 million to increase surgical capacity throughout the province this year, including increasing surgical slates in the coming months for patients who have waited more than 40 weeks for surgery.

The Governments of Canada and B.C. officially announced today the purchase of 21 rental apartments in Richmond to ensure individuals and families with low to moderate incomes have more access to affordable rental housing.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow's in-demand occupations had an opportunity for an interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC's Find Your Fit tour stop in Richmond at the Westin Wall Centre as part of the Regional Energy Seminar, on May 25 and 26.

The Conseil scolaire francophone (School District 93) marked the signing of their second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement with a banquet that celebrated the tastes of First Nations and French Canadian cuisines featuring wild B.C. salmon and a maple syrup dessert.

Health-care professionals and partners from throughout British Columbia are discussing making workplaces safer at the Summit to Prevent Workplace Violence in Health Care being held in Richmond.

Building on the momentum of an agreement between the City of Qingdao in Shandong Province, China and the Province of British Columbia.

Premier Christy Clark welcomed 122 students from around the province to the BC Lions' Skills for Life Summit, and invited them to try their hands at the skills needed for many of tomorrow's in-demand jobs.

Environment Minister Mary Polak joined volunteers to help cleanup Iona Beach in Richmond, kicking off the 21st year of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.