Five communities were presented with Open for Business Awards for their innovative programs and projects that support local businesses at the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention.

Representatives from the international education sector met with the federal and provincial governments to discuss skilled labour initiatives and human resource planning, as part of a series of roundtables being held over coming months with sectors highlighted in the BC Jobs Plan.

Recognizing the severity of the global humanitarian crisis in Syria, the Government of British Columbia is creating a $1-million readiness fund for Syrian refugees settling in B.C.

Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson has made the following statement in recognition of the 90th anniversary of Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

Ensuring more-efficient energy use, developing new sources of alternative energy and finding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These are some of the goals of a new community energy plan being undertaken by the Musqueam Indian Band.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 proved to be a huge success with numerous records broken for both live attendance figures and worldwide television audiences.

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 Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver.

The tourism sector is having an excellent year and it’s not surprising that many British Columbians are choosing to staycation and enjoy the spectacular tourism experiences in their own backyards.

Thousands of influential Chinese business leaders are converging on Vancouver for the 18th Teochew International Federation Convention – a unique opportunity for B.C. businesses and entrepreneurs to network and build relationships with potential trade partners and investors from around the world.