Vancouver Opera has received $250,000 from the government of British Columbia, Community Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced.

Beginning next week, the first section of new concrete median barrier will be installed on the Malahat, improving safety for all motorists that use this route.

The B.C. government has appointed Paul Taylor as chair of the board of directors of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.

After a re-examination of current resources and demand, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux announced that government is restoring a number of medically necessary medical equipment and supplies for clients on income and disability assistance.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom has appointed two local government representatives to fill vacancies on the BC Transit board of directors.

The government of British Columbia has received six proposals in response to the Negotiated Request for Proposals (NRFP) for the privatization of the Liquor Distribution Branch's warehousing and distribution services.

The governments of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia are celebrating the two-year anniversary and implementation date of the New West Partnership.

Surrey School District superintendent Mike McKay has been appointed as the official trustee for School District 79 (Cowichan Valley), Minster of Education George Abbott announced today.

Minister of Justice Shirley Bond has issued the following statement: "I understand that these are very challenging times for those who have been impacted by the recent flooding around the province.