The government of B.C. has heard from communities north and south of the Fraser River that the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel is a priority for B.C. families.

The B.C. government, in partnership with the District of Mission, has completed surface improvements to Florence Lake Road in support of growing recreational tourism in the Mission Interpretive Forest.

Residents and interested parties in Port Hardy, Alert Bay, Sointula and surrounding areas will soon have an opportunity to take part in the B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process.

Residents and interested parties in Powell River and Texada Island will soon have an opportunity to take part in the B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of two drivers who died as a result of a motor vehicle incident that occurred near Fraser Lake on Nov. 5, 2012.

There is good news for B.C. drivers during Crime Prevention Week (Nov. 1-7) with new figures showing significant reductions in rates of auto-theft crimes. In the first half of 2012, there's been a 17 per cent drop in vehicle thefts throughout the province.

Residents and interested parties will soon have an opportunity to take part in the B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process.

A new roundabout at the intersection of South Shore Road and North Shore Road in Lake Cowichan will be constructed to improve motorist and pedestrian safety, as a result of a partnership between the government of B.C. and the Town of Lake Cowichan.