The Province has completed the first phase of a three-part assessment of the potential human health risks associated with oil and gas activities in northeastern B.C.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man whose body was found on Cabin Point Beach in East Sooke Park on May 30, 2012, as Cory Patrick Mykyte, aged 32, a resident of Edmonton, Alberta.

Beginning today, cataract patients will receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge.

As Canadian Environment Week kicks off today, more than 5,000 wood-burning stoves have been replaced by cleaner burning models since the Province's successful provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program began five years ago. This equates to a reduction of more than 310 tonnes of particulate matter pumped into the air.

B.C.'s field vegetable and berry growers can keep informed of the most up-to-date growing techniques and information by accessing a web-based version of the highly respected B.C. Production Guides.

Beginning today, marriage commissioners may charge an additional $25 per hour, in addition to the standard fee of $75 plus HST charged for basic wedding ceremonies, to recognize the added effort, preparation and travel time required for some ceremonies.

The Province and the federal government are making it easy for people to find out more information about the arrival of tsunami debris on B.C.'s coast and what to do with it when found.

General stores in destination resort communities can now apply for the ability to provide liquor service, thanks to a change in rural agency store policy announced by Minister Rich Coleman.