The Huu-ay-aht First Nations have the support of British Columbia’s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund to explore a potential hydroelectric facility along the Sarita River, part of its territory on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Throughout the province, British Columbians are able to buy local, home-grown flavours right from their own backyards. Burnaby is among the thriving communities producing many diverse, local products and promoting buying local.

 British Columbia artists and arts organizations have until Aug. 1, 2016, to apply for professional development or touring funding offered by the British Columbia Arts Council.

Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux issued the following statement on the advisory council that was appointed to support the development of a multi-year plan to improve child welfare in British Columbia:

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motor vehicle-related incident west of Williams Lake on July 2, 2016.

As part of the public safety funding announced in February 2016, the Province is committing $80,000 in funding toward a flood mitigation assessment project in the Strathcona Regional District.

Arrangements are being made to ensure that British Columbians continue to receive cheques and critical documents in the event of a Canada Post labour disruption.

Effective Monday, July 11, 2016 through Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, the Black Creek-Bosk Lake Forest Service Road (FSR) (500 Road) will be closed at the 0.5 kilometre mark to allow for the replacement of a bridge over the Horsefly River.