The public is invited to review and comment before Nov. 5, 2012 on the draft land use order to establish more than 23,000 hectares of old growth management areas in Chilliwack District.

The British Columbia government is extending hearty congratulations to powerhouse Paralympic racer Michelle Stilwell for her second medal of the London Games, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Powell River and Pitt Meadows are joining approximately 110 other B.C. municipalities in making it easier to start and run a business, thanks to BizPaL.

The University of Victoria will be upgrading its electrical system, thanks to $2.5 million in capital funding. This is the first instalment of a two-year commitment that is part of government's investment in B.C.'s post-secondary infrastructure this year.

The B.C. government is extending congratulations to Paralympic medallist Josh Vander Vies for his bronze medal in boccia at the London 2012 Games, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

If you know of a deserving individual, business, organization or youth doing exceptional work in multiculturalism in B.C., nominate them for the 2012 Provincial Nesika Awards. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012.