Premier Christy Clark made the following speech to the Union of BC Municipalities today:

The B.C. government and Gitanyow Nation have reached a reconciliation agreement that will lead to shared decision-making and allow the Gitanyow to explore economic opportunities associated with the development of the Northwest Transmission Line.

Each fall, my ministry hosts an awards ceremony honouring dozens of police officers who've gone beyond the call of duty - in many cases, to save the lives of people in peril.

Students at Northwest Community College's campuses will benefit from improved and upgraded campus facilities, thanks to $1.2 million in capital funding that is part of government's investment in B.C.'s post-secondary infrastructure this year.

A $3.7-million project to rehabilitate the Hagwilget Bridge near New Hazelton will make this crossing safer for families and commercial users.

More than 100 communities throughout British Columbia can do more to support and promote local tourism initiatives as a result of provincial funding.

Local authorities are the legislated lead in an emergency, but the B.C. government provides assistance through Emergency Management BC's (EMBC) co-ordination role that helps communities connect with the resources they need.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on emergency preparedness to deal with current flood conditions facing several regions of B.C.