Finding success stories in British Columbia during 2016 has not been difficult. The tourism sector had a banner year. B.C.’s retailers are leading the nation in sales growth. Those involved in film and production have solidified the province’s global reputation for providing the services required for major film and television productions. And B.C. continues to incubate and be a magnet for the technology industry.

The B.C. government is urging all British Columbians to get in the holiday spirit and consider giving the greatest gift of all – the gift of life – by registering as an organ donor.

Lytton area residents and businesses will be able to access reliable high-speed Internet following the completion of two Lytton Area Wireless Society (Lyttonnet) connectivity projects worth $624,586, which received $244,550 from the Connecting British Columbia program.

The B.C. government has distributed nearly $16 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to 56 communities around the province.

The B.C. government has distributed $33,919 to the City of Chilliwack in compensation for municipal property taxes.

The B.C. government has distributed $17,948 in compensation for municipal property taxes to the District of Hope.

The B.C. government has distributed over $1.4 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to the City of Coquitlam and the City of Port Coquitlam.

The B.C. government has distributed $30,478 in compensation for municipal property taxes to the City of Merritt.

The B.C. government has distributed $49,292 in compensation for municipal property taxes to the City of Port Alberni.

The B.C. government has distributed $492,601 in compensation for municipal property taxes to the City of Nanaimo.