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

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has announced the reappointment of four board members to the Forest Practices Board for terms of two years each.

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre replacement project took an important step forward today with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a new health-care facility.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has closed the black bear hunting season on Haida Gwaii.

The British Columbia Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) board of directors has ratified two-year collective agreements for support staff in 12 additional school districts under the government's 2010 net-zero mandate, bringing the total to 67 agreements covering more than 30,000 employees.

Effective at noon May 18, Category 2 open fires and fireworks will be prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the Mount Waddington and Central Coast regional districts, to help prevent human-caused wildfires.

As the province attracts increased investment opportunities, the new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council is ready to help move projects forward that create jobs for families across British Columbia.