Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond released the following statement in response to the B.C. Coroners Service Babine inquest jury recommendations:

British Columbia is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the wide range of screen-based entertainment, which is created throughout the province, by proclaiming Monday, July 27, 2015, as “Screen in BC Day”.

British Columbia is showing strong growth in international overnight visitors with overall numbers up by an additional 34,785 visitors or 8.3% over May 2014, and year-to-date up by 103,993 visitors or 7.8% over the same period last year.

VICTORIA - From mini moccasins to used bookstores, this month’s BC Job Makers features three Fraser Valley businesses building investments, jobs and opportunities to keep our economy strong and growing. We tell the stories of diverse and growing business ventures investing in their communities and creating jobs.

The redesigned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is accepting applications again effective July 2, 2015.

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond issued the following statement to acknowledge the 2015 Leo Awards:

The best and brightest skilled trade and technology students from B.C. are heading to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to compete in the Skills Canada National Competition, May 27-30, 2015.

From native burial caskets to modern motels, this month's BC Job Makers features Vancouver Island businesses building investments, jobs and opportunities to keep our economy strong and growing.