British Columbia is joining jurisdictions across Canada and more than 100 countries around the world in celebrating International Education Week from Nov. 12 to 16.

Aboriginal learners in British Columbia's Penticton region will have more opportunities to develop in-demand job skills thanks to an expansion of the Aboriginal Training for Employment Program (ATEP).

Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement on Diwali: "I want to extend my best wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali - the Festival of Lights - and wish everyone all the best in the coming year.

On this day since 1918, Poland has been commemorating its independence as peoples and as a nation.

Over the next few days, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from all over the world will celebrate the holiday of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, a tradition that dates back thousands of years in ancient India.

The B.C. government is providing a shorter, simpler application form for local organizations throughout the province re-applying for community gaming grants, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett announced today.

The fourth annual British Columbia Aboriginal Business Awards were announced by Premier Christy Clark and Keith Mitchell, chair of the BC Achievement Foundation.

More skilled immigrants will be able to fully utilize their skills in the B.C. economy, as the B.C. government invests in projects and programs to speed up and improve the process for immigrants to get their credentials and qualifications recognized to work in B.C.