BC Gov News

British Columbia is joining jurisdictions across Canada and more than 100 countries around the world in celebrating International Education Week from Nov. 12 to 16.

Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement on Diwali: "I want to extend my best wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali - the Festival of Lights - and wish everyone all the best in the coming year.

The B.C. government is providing a shorter, simpler application form for local organizations throughout the province re-applying for community gaming grants, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett announced today.

More skilled immigrants will be able to fully utilize their skills in the B.C. economy, as the B.C. government invests in projects and programs to speed up and improve the process for immigrants to get their credentials and qualifications recognized to work in B.C.

I would like to extend greetings for a joyous Eid al-Adha to Muslims both in British Columbia and all over the world and congratulate those who participated in the holy pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca.

Two unique B.C. programs were honoured at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Awards of Excellence in Halifax last week for their work in promoting multiculturalism and challenging racism.

An agreement signed today by the B.C. government and the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) supports government's 2011 throne speech commitment to establish an off-reserve Aboriginal action plan.