The 50th anniversary of the Trans-Canada Highway and the construction of the new four-lane Donald Bridge was celebrated today by Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and by Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett, representing Mary Polak, British Columbia's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

On Sept. 29, 2012, Signature BC Liquor Stores will open their doors for the annual Bordeaux wine release. Much anticipated by wine aficionados and collectors who are interested in purchasing some of the world's finest wines, the 2009 release promises to be the most exciting yet.

The B.C. government is providing $28 million under B.C.'s Skills and Training Plan to expand and renovate trades training facilities at the Kelowna campus of Okanagan College, ensuring future welders, heavy-duty mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled workers will get the training they need.

Five B.C. mines were recognized for their outstanding achievements in reclamation practices at the Annual BC Mine Reclamation Awards banquet in Kamloops on Sept. 19.

The B.C. government and Gitanyow Nation have reached a reconciliation agreement that will lead to shared decision-making and allow the Gitanyow to explore economic opportunities associated with the development of the Northwest Transmission Line.

The Province has approved $120 million in royalty deductions which will lead to the construction of 21 new infrastructure projects in northeast B.C.

New harvest levels for Haida Gwaii have been determined by B.C.'s deputy chief forester Jim Sutherland.