A successful new partnership between BC Transplant and the Government of B.C. has helped hundreds of British Columbians register their decision on organ donation. This new project was launched in four community Service BC offices as an initial trial.

Thanks to expanded cell phone coverage and high-speed Internet more B.C. families will be connected this year.

“This morning a computer virus caused by a malicious file attachment has infected the government’s email servers. As soon as we became aware of the issue, we took immediate steps to mitigate the exposure to the government network and protect against the loss of information.

The Province of B.C. is partnering with TELUS, BC Hydro and All Nations Trust Company to connect the west coast of Vancouver Island to faster and higher capacity Internet service.

Today the B.C. government will distribute approximately $17.1 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to 59 communities throughout the province.

Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Andrew Wilkinson announced today that government will transition printing of materials to the private sector.