Premier Christy Clark announced that government is investing $8.4 million to build new markets for B.C. wood products at home and in major markets around the globe, including China and India.

British Columbians have a special way to leave a legacy for future generations through BC Parks' Planned Giving program.

Nearly 276, 000 hectares was added to the BC Parks system through legislation introduced by Environment Minister Terry Lake.

Premier Christy Clark has asked Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett to lead discussions with communities of the Northwest region of the province to look at the opportunities, benefits and challenges that are anticipated as a result of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development.

Significant progress was made in B.C. airports this year to attract new direct flights. Kelowna's International Airport just welcomed the arrival of United Airlines' inaugural direct flight from Los Angeles.

Hundreds of new anglers got their feet wet for the first time at British Columbia's provincial parks during 2012. A record number of B.C. families took part in free Learn to Fish programs in provincial parks, which added value to the park visitors' already great experiences.

Government is opening nine more locations for DriveABLE, helping to reduce travel for those drivers, including seniors, who are referred to take the functional cognitive assessment.

The B.C. government is introducing a single cutting permit procedure to make it easier for local governments, First Nations and other non-commercial organizations throughout the province to harvest timber from community forests.