The Okanagan tree fruit industry is a vital part of our food system and a part of B.C.’s heritage that all British Columbians are proud of.

Treaties provide First Nations the authority and tools to take control of their future.

The polluter-pay principle ensures those who are responsible for spills are also

responsible for cleaning them up and is designed to keep the cost of response off of

taxpayers.

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) protects and improves public safety in B.C. by working with local authorities to provide advisories of active emergencies.

Throughout British Columbia, seasonal illnesses are making people sick. Influenza and norovirus are hitting areas of the province particularly hard - here are the things you need to know to protect yourself and your family. For more information or to speak with a nurse, call 8-1-1, toll-free, from anywhere in B.C.

On Nov. 12, government announced enhancements and modifications to British Columbia's tsunami notification system.

This spring, 13 carpentry students from two southern Vancouver Island high schools got a chance to put their trades training to the test in Sooke.

Tourism is one of the largest industries in B.C., comprising nearly 18,000 mostly small- to medium-sized businesses that directly employ more than 127,000 British Columbians. Impending labour shortages require action to attract and retain a highly skilled and motivated workforce, which is critical to achieving industry growth.

Violence in the home has a devastating impact on too many women, children and families throughout B.C.

Local authorities are the legislated lead in an emergency, but the B.C. government provides assistance through Emergency Management BC's (EMBC) co-ordination role that helps communities connect with the resources they need.