The International Brotherhood of Electrical Works (IBEW) and the board of BC Hydro have ratified an agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett made the following statement in response to the mine tailing pond incident at Mt. Polley Mine:

Real progress continues to be made under the B.C. government's Economic Stability Mandate for 2014 public sector negotiations.

The B.C. government is providing grants to two community organizations that play a key role in housing assistance for Quesnel residents.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia announced the Federal-Provincial Housing (FPH) initiative, a program that is assisting vulnerable British Columbia families and individuals in need, including people at risk of homelessness.

The government of B.C. and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) are providing a total of approximately $11 million this year for responsible gambling programs and services.

To help British Columbians make informed gambling choices, the government of B.C. has increased funding for responsible gambling, and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is funding a new research centre.

A new affordable housing development for adults and families with low-to-modest incomes broke ground in Victoria.

Oct. 7-13 is Homelessness Action Week in British Columbia. Throughout the week, provincial and local governments along with community organizations will be holding events to raise awareness and highlight the work being done to end homelessness in our communities.

Oct. 7-13 is Homelessness Action Week in British Columbia. Throughout the week, provincial and local governments along with community organizations will be holding events to raise awareness and highlight the work being done to end homelessness in our communities.