BC Liquor Stores customers and employees have donated more than $208,000 to help support Red Cross earthquake relief efforts in Nepal.

Following today's release of the Earthquake Consultation Report, the Province will continue taking significant strides toward improving disaster preparedness in B.C.

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available to eligible British Columbians in 31 communities on Vancouver Island and across the Lower Mainland who may have been impacted from major flooding.

Environment Canada warns there is the potential for more wet weather in the immediate future. Families and businesses should assess the risk of flooding around their property.

With increased precipitation levels, many communities are continuing to face flood impacts and while others are beginning to experience it.

Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett issued the following statement to mark the 50th anniversary of the Columbia River Treaty:

Two new reports released today will help planners and engineers in developing strategies to manage increased flood risk along the Fraser River.

Western Premiers met in Iqaluit over the past two days and emphasized the importance of continued economic growth in the West.