The B.C. government is continuing to protect old-growth forests and enhance biodiversity by establishing 79 old growth management areas under the Oil and Gas Activities Act.

Bill Bennett was joined by MLA Mike Bernier, members of the community, and representatives of the energy business community to launch construction of the $400-million Meikle Wind Energy Project.

As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, British Columbia is also celebrating the beginning of a new trade relationship with one of our province's top trade partners in the Asia-Pacific region; South Korea.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man and woman who died after a snowmobile incident near Nakusp on Dec. 14, 2014.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while working at a forestry operation in Crofton on Dec. 9, 2014.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while working on a heli-logging operation near Tahsis on Dec. 7, 2014.

Premier Christy Clark and Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy, issued this statement:

Comments are being accepted until Feb. 6, 2015, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Strathcona Timber Supply Area.