Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson will be leading a delegation of over 25 senior executives from B.C.'s forest companies and associations to China, Japan and Korea from Oct. 7 to 18, 2014.

An investment of up to $6.4-million as part of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint is helping more than 440 Aboriginal people get the skills and education that they need for jobs in B.C.'s growing economy.

With the global marketplace expanding, attracting business and improving productivity means being competitive.

Premier Christy Clark and Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy, issued this statement:

With the global marketplace expanding, attracting business and improving productivity means being competitive.

During the cooler evenings of late summer, many British Columbians are once again starting to light wood stoves or fireplaces to help keep their homes warm.