A program that helps rural communities turn wood waste into heat for buildings and homes is being expanded throughout the Interior.

An additional series of economic essentials workshops will be offered to local government and First Nations elected officials.

Additional funding for a human resource strategy that supports skills training for people working in underground mining is now underway between the B.C. government and the BC Mining HR Task Force.

The B.C. government released Review of the Proposed Kitimat Refinery Project: Technical Assessment and Asian Supply/Demand Analysis.

The government of British Columbia is investing nearly $70,000 to help build and expand the province's resort community workforce under a partnership with go2 Tourism HR Society.

B.C. gained 19,800 jobs this month, with gains in both full-time and part-time employment. With an additional 20,200 people entering the labour force, the unemployment rate is unchanged at 6.3 per cent.

Over 200 British Columbians joined Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto in a Twitter town hall on March 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to discuss the opportunities, successes and challenges they experience as women entrepreneurs.

Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto will host a Twitter town hall for B.C. women entrepreneurs to discuss the climate for small business in the province.

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Pat Bell, presented Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals to Lana Denoni, Dave Butler and Donald McInnes in recognition of their significant achievements and distinguished service to their fellow citizens.