An additional 23,810 hectares of old growth management areas now are protected in the Chilliwack District, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced.

At the request of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett, BC Assessment and BC Ferry Services Inc. have reached an assessment agreement for all BC Ferries terminal properties.

The B.C. government will examine the pricing model for Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT) and, if needed, make whatever changes are necessary to ensure B.C.'s public sector organizations, including schools and hospitals, continue to receive the best value.

To further streamline the natural resource application process and help make business easier for clients, Notice of Work applications, pursuant to Section 10 of the Mines Act, will now be available exclusively through FrontCounterBC's online application system starting Feb. 28, 2013.

Government has introduced legislation that makes amendments to the Community Charter and the Vancouver Charter.

The final legislative amendments to complete the Provincial Sales Tax Act were introduced in the legislature today by Finance Minister Michael de Jong, bringing the province one step closer to a re-implemented PST on April 1, 2013.

Legislation introduced will formalize the creation of an industry-led, formula-funded Crown corporation to market B.C.'s abundant and diverse tourism resources. Establishing the corporation through statute provides greater transparency and funding certainty for industry stakeholders and taxpayers.

Heritage Week starts Monday, Feb. 18 and runs until Feb. 24. It's the perfect opportunity to explore your local heritage and learn more about the role historic neighbours play in your community.