A Richmond-based life sciences company that has made important discoveries in cancer, inflammation and central nervous system disorders has opened a new research facility in India to convert these early discoveries into drugs for global use.

Premier Christy Clark announced that the B.C. and Punjab governments will work together in the areas of advanced education, skills certification, agriculture and cultural exchange programs to boost economic and cultural ties between the two jurisdictions.

Premier Christy Clark is leading her sixth trade mission, this time to India, to expand international trade and investment. She is joined by Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk and a group of registered delegates.

Premier Christy Clark today announced funding for 20 scholarships, worth a total of $50,000, to support and encourage the two-way exchange of students between the University of Fraser Valley (UFV) and Sanatan Dharma (SD) College in Chandigarh, India.

Government is investing $45 million over the next five years to make Westside Road safer for local families and tourists.

The Chinese province of Guangdong announced the opening of a trade office in Vancouver - the first of its kind in Canada.

The leaders of British Columbia, California, Oregon and Washington, as part of the Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy, agreed last year to work together to advance national and international policy on climate change.

Premier Christy Clark and all members of the B.C. Cabinet are joining with First Nation leaders from around the province to work on strengthening partnerships and to discuss transforming Crown-First Nations relations in B.C.