Starting today, the first of 300 B.C. workers begin building a tunnel and lab that will be used to demonstrate new ways to solve medical isotope shortages, keep B.C. and Canada leading in particle and nuclear physics, and create 160 permanent jobs.

The B.C. government has recognized the economic and social contributions immigrants make to the province by handing out WelcomeBC awards to three well-deserving recipients.

Two hundred and fifty representatives from more than 120 companies and organizations representing sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, seafood, transportation and education will participate in the upcoming Province-led jobs and trade mission to China and India, announced Premier Christy Clark.

VANCOUVER - The governments of Canada and British Columbia today launched the Small Business Profile 2011, a report that highlights the major role that small businesses play in B.C.'s economic success,

Local governments that go out of their way to champion the growth of small businesses are being celebrated with a new, annual provincewide award.

As part of Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan, Premier Christy Clark said British Columbia will double the Province's international trade presence in key and expanding markets.

British Columbia's jobs plan will build on the Province's solid foundation of prudent fiscal management to attract investment and open new markets for B.C. products and services, defending and creating jobs for British Columbians, Premier Christy Clark said today.