Comments and feedback are being sought on the North Vancouver Island draft Marine Plan at a series of open houses and public meetings in Campbell River, Port McNeill and Port Hardy, as part of the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) initiative for the North Pacific Coast.

Comments and feedback are being sought on the Haida Gwaii draft Marine Plan at a series of open houses and public meetings in Sandspit, Old Massett, Skidegate, and Port Clements, as part of the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) initiative.

Homelessness. Unemployment. Isolation. How can B.C. bring new solutions to address these common, complex social challenges?

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson issued the following statement in recognition of International Day of Forests:

A consultation and public education campaign on all aspects of earthquake preparedness and response will improve British Columbia's ability to act in the face of a catastrophic seismic event.

Children and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence will receive greater support through the expansion of an innovative health and safety initiative.

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, representing 14 First Nations along the west coast of Vancouver Island, has been awarded $96,200 to establish and operate a tsunami debris cleanup program.

Communities throughout the province will benefit from a half a million dollars in B.C. government funding to help non-profit cultural organizations, First Nations and friendship centres improve local arts infrastructure.