With the flick of a switch, the families and businesses of the Doig River First Nation are now able to access broadband Internet service in their community for the very first time.

Premier Christy Clark presented the Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards, recognizing the exceptional work of B.C.'s public service employees and teams whose contributions have made a positive difference in the province.

The exceptional accomplishments of Vancouver Island's public service employees were recognized with the Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards.

The Crown Bookstore and Protocol Giftware officially re-opens at 514 Government St. in the James Bay area of Victoria, in a beautiful heritage house commissioned in 1885 by John Robson, B.C.'s ninth premier.

Day of Mourning ceremonies taking place across British Columbia, Canada and countries around the world on April 28 commemorate workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness as a result of their job.

The contributions and accomplishments of B.C.'s interior and northern public service employees were recognized yesterday with the Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards,