Premier Christy Clark continues to build momentum for British Columbia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry with the renewal of an agreement between B.C. and the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), while on her trade mission to South Korea, the Philippines and Japan.

To further support the positive mental health and well-being of British Columbia children, youth and families, the Province is investing $850,000 in the F.O.R.C.E Society for Kids’ Mental Health.

The May 2016 natural gas and petroleum rights sale has resulted in $1,282,778 in bonus bids.

Families and individuals with low incomes will soon have access to more affordable housing options when construction is complete on a new apartment-style building in central Penticton.

The British Columbia government is working with Westbank Project Corporation to redevelop two adjacent buildings located on West Cordova St. into a single building to help address homelessness in Vancouver.

The B.C. government has committed $960,000 to keep the Boulevard Winter Shelter in Surrey open until April 30, 2017.

The April 2016 natural gas and petroleum rights sale has resulted in $375,251.18 in bonus bids.

More than 20 people now have a safe, affordable place to live at Revelstoke Community Housing Society’s new townhouse complex, which celebrated its official opening.

Following a court decision to allow campers to stay at the Victoria courthouse site through the summer, the provincial government is working with the City of Victoria, along with fire and police officials, to develop a plan for safety standards to better protect people at the site and nearby residents.

The March 2016 natural gas and petroleum rights sale has resulted in $1,898,601 in bonus bids, bringing the fiscal year total to $15,930,804.