The Province has awarded a contract to resurface a section of Shawnigan Lake Road and Cowichan Bay Road to ensure motorist safety and improve road conditions.

A new $3.1-million skills-training pilot program will target micro-business owners who do not have any formal training beyond a high-school diploma and could benefit from tuition-free training to boost their business productivity, create jobs and help them excel in B.C.'s economy, announced Premier Christy Clark.

Premier Christy Clark reaffirmed her support to enhance the movement of wine across provincial boundaries at a 'Free My Grapes' rally today in Penticton.

The $21-million seismic refit of the Mission Bridge on Highway 11 is into its final phase, with work underway to improve the earthquake resistance of the ground and bridge footings in the event of an earthquake.

WelcomeBC's online resources helped approximately one million clients last year - a 63 per cent increase in visits over the previous year. WelcomeBC is one of the most-visited provincial government websites.

B.C.'s Wildfire Management Branch is sending an additional 192 personnel to Quebec to assist that province with its increased fire activity.

Ensuring that our youth have access to business skills, are better prepared to enter the labour force and have the information necessary to consider an entrepreneurial career choice is why the Province is providing a grant of $1 million to Junior Achievement B.C. (JABC), announced Minister of Finance, Kevin Falcon at the BC Business Laureates and Junior Achievement Gala Dinner event.