Eighty-three B.C. students living in provincially subsidized housing will receive BC Housing Education Awards to help them further their education and achieve their goals.

Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Rich Coleman released the following statement on AME BC's 100th anniversary celebrations.

Seniors in Revelstoke are celebrating increased access to affordable housing at Moberly Apartments and Mount Begbie Villas. The two new buildings provide 24 affordable seniors' apartments, funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with Columbia Basin Trust and other community partners.

Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Rich Coleman confirmed the Province has instituted a new mark-up policy which will make it easier for B.C.-based breweries to grow and be successful.

In November 2011, an amendment to the Mines Act was passed to enable cabinet to establish class exemptions for permits.

Secondary students in the Cariboo are now able to undertake a secondary school apprenticeship at the Mount Polley Mine through a pilot program.

The Province will extend the submission due date for BC Hydro's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) from Dec. 3, 2012 to Aug. 3, 2013.

Stephen Bellringer has been appointed chair of the BC Hydro board of directors, Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman announced today.

Starting this Saturday, a special collection of premium spirits will be available at Signature BC Liquor Stores throughout the province.

The Residential Tenancy Branch and the owner of 12975 - 106th Ave., Surrey, have signed an agreement that ensures the landlord will repair and maintain this building.