Starting and running a business in Cumberland just got easier now that the community has joined 117 other B.C. municipalities in signing on to the BizPaL permitting service.

The B.C. economy will benefit from recent federal changes to the China Transit Program that make it easier for airlines to carry eligible Chinese passengers through Vancouver International Airport.

Communities throughout British Columbia are encouraged to take a look at the Open for Business Awards Best Practices Guide for winning tips from former award winners and finalists before submitting their Open for Business Awards applications.

As British Columbia works to fulfil projections of being an economic leader in Canada this year, First Nations are an increasingly important part of our success.

Business and community leaders throughout the province now have a guide for leading Business Walks in their communities.

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 Lakeland inquest jury recommendations:

This week British Columbia is celebrating the multiple sectors that make up B.C.'s vibrant and flourishing creative industry, which develops international markets, produces highly skilled and valuable jobs, and attracts some of the country's most talented workforce.

Okanagan families, communities and workers are benefitting from the efforts of the four local companies that make up this month's B.C. Job Makers. Each of the businesses profiled is helping to keep the local and B.C. economies diverse, strong and growing.