Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan today awarded representatives of nine local governments with Age-friendly BC Recognition, consisting of $1,000 and a congratulatory poster, for their efforts to support older residents in remaining healthy and active in the community.

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Today, Premier Christy Clark announced a comprehensive plan to expand and align skills training programs with economic opportunities to ensure British Columbians have the right skills, in the right places, at the right times.

Beginning in Richmond today, 'BC Jobs Start Here' job fairs will travel to 24 communities throughout the province, connecting job seekers face-to-face with potential employers, Premier Christy Clark announced.

The first week of tolling will be free to families and commuters when the new Port Mann Bridge officially opens in December. Transportation Minister Mary Polak made the announcement today at a worker appreciation barbeque that celebrated the Port Mann Bridge's official inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's widest bridge.