Caring, committed, compassionate - these are just some of the words that describe B.C.'s amazing foster parents and the remarkable contribution they make each and every day to our children, youth and communities.

Dr. Seuss once said, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

I want to clarify information in your Sept. 18 editorial.

The Ministry of Health's investigation into employee conduct and use of research data is a serious situation.

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.

When the Jobs Plan was released, 2,270,900 people were employed in the province. When the Progress Report was released, 2,322,600 people were employed in the province. The difference is 51,700 more people working.

Each fall, my ministry hosts an awards ceremony honouring dozens of police officers who've gone beyond the call of duty - in many cases, to save the lives of people in peril.

In honour of the Third Annual BC Farmers Appreciation Week, I would like to recognize the importance that farmers have to British Columbia's economy and to the health of everyone who lives here.

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.

For some time now, we've been hearing from many British Columbians around the province, as well as from interested municipalities, that they want to know more about Internet voting.

As summer vacations come to an end, and we begin to look forward to the fall, it is a good time to start thinking about how to best protect ourselves and our loved ones from illnesses like influenza.