Premier Christy Clark announced that government is investing $8.4 million to build new markets for B.C. wood products at home and in major markets around the globe, including China and India.

The B.C. government is investing $126,500 to help build and expand the province's forestry workforce under a Labour Market Partnerships Program agreement with the Council of Forest Industries (COFI).

A program that helps rural communities turn wood waste into heat for buildings and homes is being expanded throughout the Interior.

The B.C. government released Review of the Proposed Kitimat Refinery Project: Technical Assessment and Asian Supply/Demand Analysis.

The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training for British Columbia and industry representatives today applauded the opening of the Donguri Anne Public Library, the first building funded under the Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project.

A new partnership is assisting community forests and small woodlot licence holders in the Kaslo area to identify new business opportunities.

A new partnership totalling $200,000 will assist community forests and small woodlot licence holders to identify new business opportunities.