For the fifth year in a row, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has given the Province an ‘A’ grade in recognition of its leadership to reduce red tape – the only province in Canada to receive top marks.

The Province is working in partnership with the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) to create over 1,600 additional regular nursing positions to the B.C. health system, to improve care for patients and better support nurses on the frontlines of health care.

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 B.C. Tech Summit, as part of the Career Showcase on Jan. 19, 2016.

Premier Christy Clark announced funding toward an $80-million upgrade to the undergraduate teaching laboratories at the University of British Columbia that will allow more growth and opportunity in life sciences that support a range of vibrant sectors that contribute to a diverse economy.

In a sector that is marked by rapidly changing equipment and systems, technology employees need to keep up-to-date with the latest information, skills and tools to stay competitive.

Premier Christy Clark unveiled a multi-year #BCTECH Strategy that will support growth of B.C.’s vibrant technology sector – and strengthen British Columbia’s diverse knowledge-based economy.

Public open houses have been scheduled for Delta and Richmond in late January, as part of the third phase of consultation on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project and the public comment period for the environmental assessment process.

With government funding of $3 million to the BC Cancer Foundation, the Personalized Onco-Genomics program and high priority cancer projects are receiving a boost from the BC Cancer Foundation to help the BC Cancer Agency continue to find unique cures for the hardest to beat cancers.

Later this month, for the first time ever, Vancouver will be one of only ten North American cities to host a highly exclusive event featuring dozens of the world’s top winery owners from Bordeaux, France.

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, has issued the following statement on the 35th anniversary of the Bentall Tower IV accident.