Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in recognition of National Police Week, May 14-20, 2023:

B.C.’s food and beverage producers, processors and industry associations can now apply for the next round of Buy BC funding to help increase sales of local food and beverage products, and strengthen the province’s food economy.

From Cowichan Tribes First Nation: https://cowichantribes.com/tribes-governance/press-releases

Francophone children in Langley are benefiting from child care that will deepen connections to their culture and enrich their learning with the opening of a new French-language child care centre at école des Voyageurs.

Chief James Hobart, Spuzzum First Nation; Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship; and Jasmine McCulligh, facility co-ordinator for the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program, have released the following statements in response to the recent loss of two spotted owls:

The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council and the Province are signing a new letter of understanding (LOU) that commits both parties to work toward resolving the priority issues identified by W̱SÁNEC communities, a key step toward building lasting reconciliation.

People in northern communities experiencing rapid economic growth will benefit from strengthened supports that harness community and culture, improve health and safety and increase local service capacity.