It’s another victory for B.C. as the province hosts a new international sporting tournament, the HSBC Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series. The women’s series is one of a number of world-renowned sporting events that are attracting visitors and keeping British Columbia in the global spotlight.

Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman has completed a business-development trip to help strengthen British Columbia’s working relationship with liquefied natural gas (LNG) partners headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, presented Judith Armstrong and Nick Marsden with the province’s newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship.

Joan LeMoine, a well-known Parksville citizen and community ambassador, was presented with the province’s newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship.

Finance Minister Michael de Jong leaves for a trip to India and Malaysia to advance emerging new bilateral trade and investment opportunities and promote British Columbia’s stable economic story.

Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick and Minister of Education Mike Bernier, celebrated the 14th annual B.C. Francophonie Day with francophone and francophile citizens at the B.C. Parliament Buildings.

In her speech from the Throne today, Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon outlined the government’s agenda to create jobs and opportunity throughout British Columbia, and continue to grow a diverse economy to sustain and expand the vital services that British Columbians depend on.

Premier Christy Clark and Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski signed a Letter of Intent committing to strengthen collaboration between the two governments and work together to pursue opportunities that are mutually beneficial for British Columbians and Yukoners.