BC Gov News

Emily Carr University of Art + Design and the CUPE Local 15 support staff have reached a tentative agreement under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.

The College of New Caledonia and the Faculty Association of College of New Caledonia (FACNC), as well as North Island College and the North Island College Faculty Association (NICFA) have reached tentative agreements under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong released the following statement in response to Wednesday's yes vote by Kitsumkalum First Nation members regarding the ratification of their Agreement in Principle (AIP):

A new agreement will create economic opportunities for the Kaska Dena First Nations in northern B.C. in advance of a treaty.

Efforts to save the endangered Nechako white sturgeon in B.C. reached an important milestone with the announcement of close to $10 million to build and operate a new sturgeon conservation centre on the Nechako River in Vanderhoof.

The government of British Columbia is providing an additional $1 million to Creative BC bringing the total new contribution to the society to $2 million and enhancing its ability to focus on priorities areas.

Premier Christy Clark announced that government is investing $8.4 million to build new markets for B.C. wood products at home and in major markets around the globe, including China and India.

The University of British Columbia's Board of Governors recently provided the final ratification on agreements with CUPE Local 116 Aquatic Centre, as well as the BCGEU Child Care Staff reached under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.