She's been recognized across the country as a leader in the field of Early Childhood Education, and she's dedicated much of her life to children and families in B.C.

Thanks to significantly increased funding, the BC Arts Council Scholarship Program can offer more opportunities for young British Columbians to study the arts.

Minister Rich Coleman announced changes that will help support rural agency stores, while continuing to build on recent revisions to the current liquor laws in British Columbia.

The Province of B.C. is investing $4,990,536 to extend a successful youth employment program to March 31, 2014, which will allow an additional 1,153 participants to take part in the program.

Environment Minister Terry Lake and Lake Babine Nation Deputy Chief Frank Alec signed an agreement, outlining how parks and conservancies are managed on the Nation's traditional territories.

Government has invested $350,000 in one-time funding for new and ongoing programs and research to help Aboriginal learners get the most from their education so they have an even better chance of finding success in life.

The release of the Request for Proposals signifies another important step forward in the competitive selection process to choose a team to design, build, finance, and maintain two new hospitals in Comox Valley and Campbell River.

Surrey City Hall will get a new tenant next year when Crown counsel moves in as part of a $3.4-million office relocation and expansion project.