During the upcoming Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea and the Philippines, photos, video footage and updates will be readily accessible online.

More British Columbians benefited from jobs in April, as B.C.'s unemployment rate dropped to 6.2 per cent from seven per cent in March, and gained 19,700 jobs - 16,700 of which are full time positions.

As the province attracts increased investment opportunities, the new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council is ready to help move projects forward that create jobs for families across British Columbia.

Work is scheduled to begin this summer to replace the Upper Harris Bridge between Lake Cowichan and Port Renfrew, improving the safety and reliability of this Harris River crossing. The bridge is located about 30 km southeast of Lake Cowichan along the Pacific Marine Circle Route. A new two-lane structure will replace the old single-lane bridge.

In response to the independent BC Ferry Commissioner's review, today government introduced amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act.

New regulations will soon come into effect to help reduce thefts of copper wire and other high-value metals, announced Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

The Splatsin First Nation and the Province have reached an agreement that will allow the parking lot at Mabel Lake to reopen in time for the summer recreation season.