Over the past nine weeks, the Government of B.C. has heard from thousands of British Columbians online and in face-to-face meetings as we gathered input for the province’s new 10-year transportation plan.

On behalf of the Government of British Columbia, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes offered warm congratulations to the District of Port Edward and Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG) for signing an agreement-in-principle that would define municipal property taxation benefits for the municipality over the next 25 years.

The Government of B.C. has listened to the truckers serving Port Metro Vancouver and is today releasing its proposed rate structure, which will soon be brought into force, providing fair wages for these truckers moving forward, plus other improvements.

Next week, thousands of British Columbians will hit the highway to visit friends and relatives or to head to the hills for winter sports.

Environment Canada warns there is the potential for more wet weather in the immediate future. Families and businesses should assess the risk of flooding around their property.

B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement today in response the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) implementation of a primary control zone to help prevent the spread of avian influenza:

As you're preparing your shopping, gift and grocery lists for the upcoming holiday season, the Government of B.C. reminds you there's one more important list to make - and that's your list of the transportation priorities important to you.