Building on British Columbia's climate success in advance of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris this December, Premier Christy Clark announced the Province is challenging other jurisdictions to match or exceed the world-leading standard B.C. has set for climate action.

Bill 15, the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2015, was introduced in the legislature today by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.

The Province will fund a $500,000 scientific study to help inform future decisions on industrial development within the Prince Rupert airshed while examining any potential environmental and health impacts.

Environment Minister Mary Polak congratulated three award winners from British Columbia on their significant contributions to brownfield redevelopment in the province.

A co-ordinated interprovincial response to invasive mussels has resulted in ten small competition sailboats and one Zodiac travelling from mussel-infested Lake Ontario being inspected at the Victoria Yacht Club.

Government and Cariboo Regional District officials continue to work together to address the breach at the Mount Polley tailings pond, to test the local drinking water to determine if it is safe for locals to drink or bathe in, and to help ensure the safety and well-being of local residents.