The B.C. government is proactively taking the first step toward defining a world-leading marine-based spill response model to protect B.C.'s vast 27,000-kilometre coastline.

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid issued the following statement today in response to an audit report from the Office of the Auditor General, which examined a government service delivery contract with MAXIMUS BC.

Businesses in Kitimat that want to learn about returning to PST are invited to take part in a seminar on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Businesses that are required to collect PST must register by April 1, 2013.

Businesses in Terrace that want to learn about returning to PST are invited to take part in a seminar on Friday, March 8, 2013. Businesses that are required to collect PST must register by April 1, 2013.

Businesses in Abbotsford that want to learn about returning to PST are invited to take part in a seminar on Friday, March 8, 2013. Businesses that are required to collect PST must register by April 1, 2013.

The government of B.C. and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) are providing a total of approximately $11 million this year for responsible gambling programs and services.

To help British Columbians make informed gambling choices, the government of B.C. has increased funding for responsible gambling, and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is funding a new research centre.

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Pat Bell, presented Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals to Lana Denoni, Dave Butler and Donald McInnes in recognition of their significant achievements and distinguished service to their fellow citizens.

The B.C. government tabled an exposure bill about reforming the Senate, honouring a commitment the Province made to consider Senate reform.