The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre replacement project took an important step forward today with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a new health-care facility.

It has been estimated that up to one-third of the food we eat is the result of and dependent on pollination by honey bees.

Four local government employees from British Columbia communities, recognized for their education and work experience in the local government field, are being awarded the following certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners.

An amendment to Bill 37, the Animal Health Act, more clearly defines a "person" as it relates to the proposed legislation, Agriculture Minister Don McRae announced.

Further to the information bulletin issued earlier today, the Province of Ontario has cancelled its request for additional B.C. firefighting crews that were to be deployed on Wednesday, May 30.

Three fires that the Northwest Fire Centre recently responded to in the Terrace area are now under investigation by compliance and enforcement officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. These fires are suspected to be human-caused and may have been deliberately set. The RCMP has been advised and the incidents will be referred to the RCMP if warranted.

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon introduced legislation setting out the transitional rules for newly built residential housing, providing certainty about the application of tax for purchasers and the residential construction industry, and ensuring purchasers are treated equitably during the transition from the HST back to the PST.

B.C. is sending another 81 firefighting personnel to Ontario, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today.

Compliance and Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations patrolled north and central Okanagan recreational spots May 18-19 to help residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful long weekend.