Artists and cultural organizations, including community arts councils, will share $8.36 million in the latest round of BC Arts Council grants, funded by the B.C. government.

British Columbia's world-leading climate action policies have caught the attention of the State of Oregon. Environment Minister Terry Lake has been invited to brief business and policy leaders and the Oregon legislature on B.C.'s carbon tax experience as the state considers a carbon tax as a new revenue option.

British Columbia's inaugural justice summit concluded, following discussions among leaders from the Ministry of Justice, the judiciary, federal and provincial justice and public safety agencies, the legal profession, police, municipalities, related criminal justice agencies and the academic community.

The Pacific salmon has been designated the official provincial fish emblem to recognize their high ecological, cultural and economic significance to British Columbians.

Local governments in British Columbia are being invited to apply for a share of $200,000 set aside by the Province to develop grassroots policies that help residents lead healthier lives.

The growers of two varieties of apples that were first known as SPA493 and 8S6923 and then introduced to consumers as Salish and Aurora Golden Gala are now receiving Buy Local program funds to help promote these tasty new B.C. products.

The BC Jobs Start Here job fair will be in Smithers on Monday, March 18 to connect job seekers with employers and share information on job opportunities, career trends, skills training and more.

A truck cargo pre-inspection pilot project is underway to reduce wait times for trucks at the Pacific Highway crossing between Surrey, B.C. and Blaine, Washington state.

The Province is releasing facts and a timeline regarding discussions and negotiations that took place with Wizcraft, organizers of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) and with the Times Group, India's largest media conglomerate and organizers of the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA).

Partnering with the Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial, the B.C. government is providing $50,000 through a one-time grant to support the redevelopment of Cumberland Village Park's playground, including the replacement of major playground equipment for children.