The government of British Columbia is thrilled to be again congratulating winning Olympians - this time, the Canadian women's eights rowers, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

As a result of a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the coastal ferries community engagement program, the government of British Columbia has awarded a contract to Kirk & Co Consulting Ltd.

The Ulkatcho First Nation now is eligible to apply for funding to promote sustainable economic development after signing a Strategic Land Use Planning Agreement governing the area known as the Great Bear Rainforest.

Last weekend, the BC Coroners Service began investigations into the tragic deaths of eight individuals who drowned in B.C.'s rivers and lakes. These deaths involved individuals from ages 12 to 75 and occurred in a variety of circumstances.

With sunny and warm conditions expected throughout most of the province this weekend, Wildfire Management Branch officials are encouraging the public to be vigilant with their campfire use.

The British Columbia government is heartily congratulating both the men's eights rowing team for its thrilling silver-medal race and swimmer Brent Hayden for his bronze-medal performance in the 100-metre freestyle on Wednesday at the London Olympics.

Targeted funding from Canada and B.C. supported business development, innovation, food safety and sustainability under the Growing Forward Agreement in the third quarter of 2011-12.

The government of British Columbia extends its warmest congratulations to B.C.-trained powerhouse weightlifter Christine Girard for her bronze medal at the London Olympic Games

Have you ever wanted to board a piece of provincial history? You now have the chance as the annual Ex-Forest Service Vessel Squadron Rendezvous comes to Victoria this long weekend.