Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement following an explosion in Boston:

The government of B.C. is proceeding with the business case for the first phase in the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital.

Government has enacted legislation allowing licensed practical nurses to be in the same bargaining structure as registered nurses.

B.C. business owners or those starting a business will benefit from the new Small Business Guide to PST.

The B.C. government is providing $900,000 for graduate student scholarships at the province's four research-intensive universities.

The Province is providing $240,000 and a new group insurance program to support volunteers in BC Parks across province, announced Environment Minister Terry Lake.

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett encouraged education and awareness about youth bodychecking for parents, coaches, and all involved in youth hockey.

Businesses can sign up now to have a government PST specialist review their accounting and reporting systems to ensure their systems are properly set up to comply with provincial sales tax laws.

British Columbians can stand together during the week of Apr. 14-20 to condemn all acts of violence against women as the B.C. government proclaims Prevention of Violence against Women Week.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong recognized government's success in signing 18 non-treaty agreements with First Nations, surpassing goals set out in the BC Jobs Plan.