Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong and Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) Nation Chief David Bob signed an incremental treaty agreement (ITA) that enables Snaw-naw-as to acquire two land parcels within the next three years.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong and Songhees Nation Councillor Gary Albany signed an incremental treaty agreement (ITA) that will create economic benefits for the Songhees Nation and represents a significant step forward in building a strong and constructive relationship with local governments.

Work to improve the safety of Highway 1 east of Pritchard will get underway this year, with the first phase of the Highway 1 Pritchard to Hoffman's Bluff project going to tender this week.

Environment Minister Terry Lake has suspended the assessment of the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery project proposed by the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation pending the outcome of work underway by the Ministry of Environment on land-based spill preparedness and response and in determining the elements of a world-class marine spill regime.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died as a result of a skiing accident near Whistler on Feb. 20, 2013.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mary Polak presented the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals to Dirk Nyland, Grant Lachmuth and Sharlie Huffman, in recognition of their significant achievements and distinguished service to their fellow citizens.