Travel through B.C. wine country will be even more enjoyable with improved passing on Highway 97 north of Osoyoos, along with the addition of a parallel hike and bike trail. Both projects were officially opened.

Come celebrate and be part of history! The reopening of the magnificent Kinsol Trestle as a recreational trail for families, communities and visitors is Thurs. July 28 at 11 a.m. at the north side of the Kinsol Trestle.

Engineering and design work is now underway on major improvements to Highway 2 and Highway 97N in the Peace River area.

Premiers released a strategy entitled Canada in the Global Economy. They also announced that, within 12 months, Premiers will pursue a joint Council of the Federation mission to Asia with the federal government to advance an ambitious international trade agenda for Canada.

Premiers lent their collective voice to emphasize the importance of families in the decisions their governments make and discussed how to address some of the many challenges Canadian families face. Premiers released a backgrounder showcasing some initiatives launched in their jurisdictions to promote wellness and stronger families.

A new provincial government report predicts the number of skilled workers needed will exceed the supply of workers available by 2016.

The installation of system-wide faregates across Vancouver's entire public transit system will make it more convenient and safe for everyone who rides on transit. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom was on hand to announce the beginning of construction of the first faregates at the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station.