BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines by making a donation at any of the 195 BC Liquor Stores located in communities throughout the province.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced the release of the Province's draft recommendation aimed at seeking improvements within the existing framework of the Columbia River Treaty.

BC Liquor Stores customers donated over $170,000 as part of a summer campaign to assist people affected by devastating floods in Alberta.

The government of B.C. is committing $3 million for the design and construction of a new bridge on Highway 97A over Hummingbird Creek to improve safety and better protect the highway during times of high creek flows.

More than $13 million in improvements will be made to highways and bridges in the Northwest region, increasing safety and efficiency for families and industry.

The Lower Mainland's expansive network of dikes will require major upgrades over the next several decades to guard against rising sea levels, according to a report released from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

A water use plan benefiting fish and wildlife habitat, shoreline conditions, flood control and recreation has been approved for BC Hydro's Campbell River hydroelectric operations.

The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation is partnering with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Shuswap Tourism on an "Open for Business" marketing campaign to promote tourism opportunities in the region.

The Province will consult with First Nations and residents of the Columbia River Basin to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty.