Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced another round of consultations with residents of the Columbia River Basin following the release of the "Public Consultation Report Working Draft."

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, released a letter to all government ministers outlining how the Cabinet Working Group on Core Review will carry out its evaluation of all government programs and services.

Effective Sept. 1, 2013, the permitting process for some low-impact exploration activities has become more efficient.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, released the Terms of Reference for the Core Review process today with a focus on ensuring the best possible use of government resources and respect for the interests of taxpayers.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced that BC Hydro will offer new options for customers who have put their smart meters on hold.