The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC), one of the tallest contemporary wood buildings in North America, officially opened, on budget and on time, further positioning B.C. as a leader in wood innovation and design.

Lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women will continue to have easier access to healthy, locally grown food, thanks to an additional $750,000 investment in a successful farmers' market coupon program.

The B.C. government is investing $2.14 million to advance the use of wood in British Columbia with a focus on expanding the use of wood in non-residential construction, strengthening manufacturing capabilities, and positioning B.C. as a global leader in wood design technologies.

After 48 sitting days, representing an estimated 330 hours of debate, government has delivered a successful legislative session that supports throne speech promises to control spending, open new markets and attract new investment, improve infrastructure, protect our environment and modernize B.C.'s laws.

B.C.'s second international conference furthering the prospects of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports set a new record for an industry-focused event in the province.

With the help of an excavator, representatives from the Province, Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), local community and construction partners donned hard hats and officially broke ground to celebrate the construction of the Okanagan Correctional Centre.

Premier Christy Clark announced government will extend the $10-million B.C. mining flow-through share tax credit program for 2014 to support mining exploration investment.

Construction on the Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) in downtown Prince George is on time and on budget, working toward completion in the fall of 2014.