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 behalf of Premier Christy Clark and the Government of British Columbia, I would like to extend my best wishes to all the curlers, coaches and fans participating in the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup in Penticton.

On behalf of Premier Christy Clark and the Government of British Columbia, I would like to congratulate the District of Wells on the reopening of Wells curling rink.

British Columbia is a recognized leader in research, and for developing and growing innovative technology companies, and is a destination for technology investment.

This past fall, the government announced a plan to expand and align skills training programs with economic opportunities to ensure British Columbia has a workforce with the right skills, in the right places, at the right times. This plan will continue to drive decision-making in 2013.

The Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) is key to new economic development in British Columbia's Northwest. B.C. has some of the best mining products in the world, including coal, copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, lead and zinc - much of it in the Northwest.

With the holiday season upon us, I'd like to encourage all British Columbians to celebrate and support our province by buying local products. Whether you're choosing gifts or purchasing ingredients for Christmas baking or your holiday feast, please celebrate with B.C. foods.

Today we remember the young women who needlessly lost their lives in a shocking act of violence at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989.