Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on emergency preparedness to deal with current flood conditions facing several regions of B.C.

I wanted to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion that has been swirling around regarding supports and services provided by the Ministry of Social Development.

The Province is introducing changes to the review process for immediate roadside prohibitions (IRPs), to safeguard the life-saving benefits of its impaired driving law while addressing a recent court ruling.

The month of May is Asian Heritage Month, and I'm pleased to celebrate

the contributions of Asian-Canadians to shaping our province and making it what it

is today.

In today's busy world, people plan and prepare for almost anything and everything. Many of you are probably planning summer vacations, while others may be preparing to celebrate a big milestone such as a birthday, wedding or anniversary. But what about planning for your future health-care treatment decisions?

Cataract patients will now receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge beginning June 4, 2012.

The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) in Prince George is one step closer to construction today with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to design and construct the building.

The B.C. government is doubling the Learning Improvement Fund (LIF) from $30 million to $60 million for the coming school year, Education Minister George Abbott announced today at a meeting of school superintendents and board chairs.

As the minister responsible for public safety, I want British Columbians to know the facts about how we're improving the DriveABLE program to better meet the needs of drivers while maintaining public safety.