The BC Coroners Service has announced that a public inquest will be held into the death of Rene Armand Vaugeois.

Premier Christy Clark announced that the largest shipment of mass timber from British Columbia to India is en route.

Twenty-eight underemployed or underskilled individuals are developing their skills by taking forest heavy-equipment operator or log truck driver training, made possible through the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund Agreement.

On behalf of the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, MLA Scott Hamilton will gather input and ideas from stakeholders and community representatives to understand transportation priorities south of the Fraser River.

Today is Weedless Wednesday.

The legendary Kermode bear found only in British Columbia, the snow-capped Purcell Mountains and a stunning view from Porteau Cove overlooking Howe Sound – these are the iconic images emblazoned on the new BC Parks commemorative licence plates.

On behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, Vancouver-False Creek MLA Sam Sullivan congratulates the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Society for receiving $40,000 as part of the 2016-17 Collaborative Spaces program, which encourages co-operation between arts organizations through the sharing of space and specialized equipment.

British Columbians looking to purchase their first home can apply to the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program, which helps first-time homebuyers create secure and stable futures for their families through home ownership.

In 2011, Duane Elverum and Janet Moore of Simon Fraser University co-founded CityStudio, a learning hub in Vancouver that connects students, instructors, city staff and community members aiming to co-create solutions to real-world problems facing their city.

Health Minister Terry Lake released the following statement to recognize National Non-Smoking Week (Jan. 15-21, 2017) and Weedless Wednesday on Jan. 18: