B.C. food businesses sold more products outside of Canada than ever before in 2015, with exports reaching a record $3.5 billion, and that number is anticipated to grow as the Governments of Canada and British Columbia continue efforts to promote high-quality B.C. food overseas.

Statement from finance minister Michael de Jong:

“The changes B.C. made this summer are intended to address a number of the issues raised in today’s story on real estate by the Globe and Mail.

Provincial biologists are calling on British Columbia anglers to take extra precautions following the discovery of a potentially fatal fish disease in an Alberta lake.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live long, healthy and rewarding lives. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to learn about the supports available for those facing mental-health or substance-use issues in B.C.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died after a motor vehicle incident in Nanaimo on Sept. 5, 2016.

The nomination process for Japanese Canadian historic places has been extended to Nov. 30, 2016.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement in advance of B.C. Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 12-18, 2016:

To raise awareness and help share the stories of people in recovery from substance-use disorder, the Province proclaims Sept. 10 as Recovery Day.