Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman has issued the following statement following TransCanada Corporation's successful mainline Open Season process:

An additional eastbound passing lane will be constructed along Highway 3 west of Fernie, providing a passing opportunity for motorists and increasing safety.

British Columbia’s technology sector is strong and growing and to celebrate the success of the sector and those who work in it, the B.C. government is proclaiming March 13 to 17, as Technology Skills Appreciation Week.

The District of Sparwood is a receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $5,117,466.

Amrik Virk, B.C. Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services and the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced a $40-million partnership to support the development of pre-commercial clean-energy projects and technologies.

A partnership between the British Columbia government, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the City of Vancouver will create 109 units of new affordable housing for low- to moderate-income individuals, seniors and families.

Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux has issued the following statement in recognition of Social Work Week in British Columbia, March 12-18, 2017:

MCFD social worker Karen Zilke tries to convince a homeless 17-year-old on a Vancouver sidewalk to join her for breakfast at a nearby restaurant.

Bowen Island is receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $3,890,366.