The Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services Andrew Wilkinson has released the following statement to congratulate Burnaby-based Xenon Pharmaceuticals on its eligibility to receive up to approximately US$636 million through its collaboration agreements with California-based Genentech, a subsidiary of Roche, the world's largest biotech company.

More than 140 Aboriginal learners will receive culturally relevant training and support services to connect them to employment opportunities in a range of professions.

The Government of British Columbia, with the support of the Soda Creek Indian Band (Xats’ull First Nation) and Williams Lake Indian Band, has ordered an independent engineering investigation and inquiry into the Mount Polley tailings pond breach, and independent third-party reviews of all 2014 Dam Safety Inspections for every tailings pond at a permitted mine in the province.

British Columbia takes centre stage to demonstrate the province's growing strength in technology and digital arts during SIGGRAPH 2014, the world's foremost computer graphics and art conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The Province of British Columbia and the National Energy Administration of the People's Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen energy trade and investment.

Results from an independent science-based study show, that with proper management, Kitimat's airshed can safely accommodate new industrial growth.

The Government of B.C., in an original musical pairing, has teamed up with the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society by providing $9,400 in Job Creation Partnership funding and a unique work experience.