New relationships and stronger ties are just two of the benefits that will flow from the first batch of scholarship winners from China, Japan, and South Korea heading over the Pacific to study in British Columbia.

Construction to improve safety and the flow of traffic at two key intersections on the Nanaimo Parkway has now been completed.

The growing number of calls for service requiring first responders to deal with fentanyl and its trafficking and use has prompted the Province to fund specialized training for those on the front line.

Michael de Jong, QC, Minister of Finance and minister responsible for the Public Service Agency, has issued the following statement acknowledging Public Service Week:

B.C. residents can now measure and reap the rewards of physical activity and loyalty points on a daily basis with the new step tracker feature of the Carrot Rewards app.

The British Columbia government is appointing three provincial court judges to ensure the judiciary has the resources it needs to continue to provide access to justice.

The Province has released the 2016-18 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis, detailing the most up-to-date rules and regulations for hunters throughout British Columbia.

The B.C. government has appointed Diana Juricevic Vandor as the new chair of the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT), effective Aug. 1, 2016. Her appointment was made following a merit-based process that included a strong field of candidates.

Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Open for Business Awards, which highlight the efforts of municipalities, regional districts and First Nations governments to grow small businesses in their communities and share their successes with others.

Students from B.C. and Italy now will be able to study abroad and develop their learning skills, thanks to a new partnership between Italy and British Columbia.