The Province of British Columbia has issued a proclamation declaring that Aug. 6-12, 2012, shall be known as "Abbotsford International Airshow Week".

Employment numbers in British Columbia dipped in July after slight gains in June, as full-time positions replaced losses of part-time positions.

The British Columbia government joins a jubilant nation in celebrating today's bronze medal victory by the B.C.-based Canadian women's soccer team at the London Olympics, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The B.C. government has officially requested that the chief electoral officer convene an independent panel to examine the potential for using Internet voting in British Columbia.

The Ministry of Agriculture is asking for the public's co-operation to help protect the B.C. apple industry from apple pests and minimize the use of pesticides.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that the body found off the Oak Bay waterfront on Aug. 6, 2012, is that of a missing canoeist.

The B.C. government is extending congratulations to swimmer Ryan Cochrane and the cycling women's team pursuit crew, who captured medals in competition today at the London 2012 Olympic Summer Games.

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement in recognition of B.C. Day, Monday, August 6:

The August long weekend is a peak time for camping, and reservation numbers have hit a record high. As of July 29, B.C. Parks had received 91,989 reservations this calendar year - up 11 per cent from last year.