BC Gov News

Inside the Fairmont Empress Hotel's Ivy Ballroom, 75 inspirational British Columbians were honoured by Premier Christy Clark with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their service to their fellow citizens.

A provincial early years office, a provincewide network of local early years centres, a new child tax benefit and more child-care spaces are all part of a provincial plan Premier Christy Clark unveiled to offer B.C. families with young children more accessible, affordable and high-quality services.

Premier Christy Clark and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation, today named this year's recipients of the B.C. Community Achievement Awards.

Looking forward to a future under self-government, youth members of the Tla'amin Nation today placed personal mementos into a time capsule, celebrating the introduction of provincial legislation to ratify the Tla'amin treaty.

The throne speech, opening the fifth session of the 39th Parliament, lays out a clear vision to seize opportunities and secure a brighter future for British Columbia families.

Monday, Feb. 11, British Columbians will celebrate the inaugural B.C. Family Day.