On behalf of Premier Christy Clark and the Government of British Columbia, I would like to congratulate the Sunshine Coast Regional District on the completion of the enhancement project at Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area.

Last week, our government launched BC Creative Futures.

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.

As someone who competed in sport for decades, I know that coaches are an integral part of the experience. In B.C., our government is recognizing the immense contributions of coaches in every athlete's personal and professional development by proclaiming the week from Sept. 15 to 22 as B.C. Coaches Week.

With the 2012 London Olympic Games just behind us and the Paralympics just ahead, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our extraordinary British Columbia athletes whose strong performances ensured that B.C. was so well-represented.

This province has a rich agricultural history, and we want to make sure our farmers have the support they need to prosper well into the future in a challenging and competitive industry that requires long hours and huge investments in infrastructure and land.

British Columbia mayors have indicated that they will discuss the possibility of negotiating a potential "new deal" with the Province and the federal government when they meet in Penticton this week.

On the second day of Premier Christy Clark's second Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea, and the Philippines she will be meeting with a Tokyo-based company called DeNA.