Twelve distinguished British Columbians were honoured today for their dedicated service to the province as they received the 2012 Order of B.C. during an investiture ceremony at Government House.

Premier Christy Clark's quarterly video for the second half of 2012, with updates on B.C. government's two key priorities related to jobs and families to make life more affordable for families in B.C.

Premier Christy Clark announced a new provincewide 10-point anti-bullying strategy that will help ensure every child feels safe, accepted and respected, regardless of their gender, race, culture, religion, or sexual orientation.

Following on a commitment to open government, Premier Christy Clark released a quarterly video with updates on recent milestones such as the BC Budget, BC Jobs Plan, Education and Justice reform.

Approximately 600 students from Reynolds Secondary school, Arbutus Middle school and Cedar Hill Middle school stormed the grounds of Victoria’s Parliament Buildings to dance and speak out against bullying and raise awareness of Pink Shirt Day, which is on Wednesday, February 29.

Nominations for the province's highest recognition of excellence and lifetime achievement - the Order of British Columbia for 2012 - are now being accepted.

Mindful of both the uncertainty in the global economy and the economic value of Canada’s health systems, Canada’s Premiers committed to working together

on fiscal arrangements to find solutions that will work for the benefit of all Canadians - in all provinces and territories.

As part of her commitment to open government, Premier Christy Clark released a year-end video detailing the challenges and successes of the past year and a look at the year ahead.

Premier Christy Clark prepares for take off, as she departs on a 12-day jobs and trade mission to China and India. Follow the Asia Trade Mission at http://www.britishcolumbia.ca/Connect/PremiersMission/Pages/home.aspx