Fire safety in every home should begin with a plan - one that includes having two ways out and a well-maintained, working smoke alarm.

The B.C. government is extremely concerned about the answers being given by Enbridge/Northern Gateway representatives at the hearings in Prince George.

Following on a commitment to crack down on invasive species, such as the snakehead fish, the B.C. government has released a series of policy intentions for public comment.

More than 20,000 professionals throughout the province will receive training on addressing domestic violence as part of the B.C. government's action plan, released today, that outlines the steps to strengthen the response to domestic violence.

Environment Minister Terry Lake will share B.C.'s leading-edge policies on extended producer responsibility, air-quality management and climate action at this year's meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) in Lake Louise on Oct. 11.

The B.C. government is introducing a single cutting permit procedure to make it easier for local governments, First Nations and other non-commercial organizations throughout the province to harvest timber from community forests.

Up to 25 students with developmental disabilities will now have the opportunity to attend classes and gain campus experiences at B.C. colleges and universities under a two-year, $400,000 investment with STEPS Forward's BC Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, funded by Community Living BC (CLBC).

Commitment to forest renewal through nine sustained and 11 new actions are contained in government's action plan to increase the mid-term timber supply, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today.

The B.C. government will resume its questioning of Northern Gateway Pipelines (NGP) at the Joint Review Panel hearings in Prince George, concentrating on key areas of concerns including safety, accident prevention and emergency preparedness and response.

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.