Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond has issued the following statement regarding the B.C. minimum wage:

The week of March 21 – 25, 2016, has been declared the first ever Technology Skills Appreciation Week in B.C.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, BC Job Makers tell the stories of three female-led businesses helping to grow a strong and diverse economy.

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the success of women in non-traditional and in-demand industries such as trades and technology.

Approximately 1,200 newcomers to B.C. will get language training for the job market, thanks to a $2.6 million investment for high-demand jobs.

One of Victoria’s most famous citizens, singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado travels the world performing her hit songs. Despite spending time in international destinations, she says there’s no place like home at this time of year.

The Province is taking a number of steps to prepare for the arrival, resettlement and integration of refugees in B.C.

The latest overnight custom entries numbers from Statistics Canada show a strong summer tourism season in B.C.

To recognize the invaluable contribution of apprentices and their employers to the province’s economy and labour force, the British Columbia government has officially proclaimed Nov. 2-6, 2015, as Apprenticeship Recognition Week in B.C.