The government of B.C., in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA), has transferred ownership and management of 428 properties in rural communities throughout the B.C. mainland to three non-profit Aboriginal housing providers.

The B.C. government is providing grants to two community organizations that play a key role in housing assistance for Quesnel residents.

Eight local governments have received Age-friendly BC Recognition for their actions in supporting older residents to remain healthy and active in their communities.

Businesses in Dawson Creek and Valemount that want to learn about returning to PST can take part in seminars on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

With only a few days left before the return of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), retailers that have not yet registered for the PST are being reminded they need to have a new PST account number.

A seminar on the return to PST held by the B.C. government and hosted by the Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce and the Kiyukai Vancouver Japanese Business Association in Vancouver on March 19, 2013, will help businesses prepare their systems and understand how to register.

Businesses in Vanderhoof that want to learn about returning to the PST can take part in a seminar on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Businesses in Burns Lake and Houston that want to learn about returning to the PST can take part in seminars to be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Businesses in Smithers that want to learn about returning to the PST can take part in a seminar on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

The Province is allowing strata corporations to pursue alternate approaches to financial reporting, rather than mandating a requirement to prepare audited financial statements under the Strata Property Act.