The 2011 Provincial Nesika Awards were presented to an organization, an individual and a business that contribute to enhancing respect and embracing British Columbia's diverse cultures.

As part of Multiculturalism Week, the Province is launching "BC People: Portraits of Diversity in BC," a new book that profiles 51 British Columbians from a variety of cultural backgrounds living in every region of B.C.

The official openings of an elderly care centre and elementary school complete the $8-million Canada-B.C. Earthquake Reconstruction Initiative, announced by the Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Pat Bell, Minister Jobs, Tourism and Innovation.

When Pelesys Learning Systems of Richmond recently sealed the deal on a contract to provide aviation training solutions to the giant Comac, China's national aircraft manufacturer, the B.C. company's operators knew they were on the verge of something big.

British Columbia plans to join forces with Canada's two other westernmost provinces to offer a business accelerator program in China aimed at helping companies expand into and sell their products and services in the country, Premier Christy Clark announced.

The B.C. government has recognized the economic and social contributions immigrants make to the province by handing out WelcomeBC awards to three well-deserving recipients.

Two hundred and fifty representatives from more than 120 companies and organizations representing sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, seafood, transportation and education will participate in the upcoming Province-led jobs and trade mission to China and India, announced Premier Christy Clark.