Today the B.C. government will distribute approximately $17.1 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to 59 communities throughout the province.

Premier Christy Clark sent congratulations to Anne Docherty as the winner of the 2014 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for B.C. Ms. Docherty receives a medallion, a certificate, and $300.

British Columbians with mental health and substance use issues will receive increased support, thanks to $2.9 million in Community Action Initiative grants.

The Province is providing $2.4 million to support adult literacy training programs in 90 communities throughout British Columbia this year.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of three persons who died following a motor vehicle incident near Quesnel on Sept. 4, 2014.

The Northwest Fire Centre is encouraging the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning, due to gusty winds and a continued drying trend in the forecast.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of four persons who died following a motor vehicle incident near New Hazelton on June 7, 2014.

After an extensive timber supply review, chief forester Dave Peterson announced today that the allowable annual cut for the Bulkley timber supply area will remain at 852,000 cubic metres for 10 years.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence 68 km north of Chetwynd, in a move that will generate new job opportunities across the region.