A training partnership between the College of New Caledonia (CNC) and the Tl’azt’en Nation is providing Aboriginal students with the skills they need to care for individuals with disabilities who are living in long-term care or in their homes.

On Feb. 28, 2013, Premier Christy Clark asked John Dyble, Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and head of the BC Public Service, to conduct a review of the draft Multicultural Strategic Outreach Plan to ensure that no government resources were inappropriately used, nor violations of the Public Service Act (Public Service Standards of Conduct) committed.

I would like to extend my best wishes to the Ismaili community and all those celebrating the birth of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV on his 76th birthday.

On this day since 1918, Poland has been commemorating its independence as peoples and as a nation.

Over the next few days, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from all over the world will celebrate the holiday of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, a tradition that dates back thousands of years in ancient India.

Today is Eid al-Adha, a day Muslims will commemorate the Festival of Sacrifice. For some, it will be the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

I am delighted to extend my best wishes to the people of Fijian descent as you celebrate the 42nd anniversary of your independence.

Minister John Yap conveyed on behalf of the Government of British Columbia to the government of Hong Kong SAR condolences on the tragic ferry accident off Lamma Island on Oct. 1, 2012.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Ugandan descent as they celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their independence as a nation and country.