British Columbia will invest $39 million in life science that will improve the lives of British Columbia families and support jobs in the life science sector.

It is one of the world's largest banks, with a client base 10 times Canada's population, and its first representative office in this country will open in Vancouver with a UBC alumnus at the helm.

A new Strategic Engagement Agreement (SEA) pilot project with 12 Stó:lo First Nations will create more streamlined consultation processes for industry and promote more effective engagement between government and First Nations in the upper Fraser Valley.

The provincial government is providing $25,000 to help Golf Canada host the world's best female golfers at the 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open, announced Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong.

Sixty people on northern Vancouver Island are beginning a 25-week training program to learn the skills necessary to work as aquaculture technicians in the aquaculture industry.

Travellers are advised the road between Wells and Likely - the Cunningham Pass (3100) Forest Service Road - will be closed at 3121 and 3126 kilometres for road repairs, from June 19 to July 3, 2012.

Twelve agricultural fairs will share $371,000 in gaming grants from the provincial government, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong announced.

Exhibits featuring each of B.C.'s 11 provincially managed heritage sites will soon be on display at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Construction of a new ferry for the Upper Arrow Lake route will create local employment and ensure that this safe and reliable transportation service continues for West Kootenay families, businesses and visitors.