A more efficient permitting system has allowed construction to begin sooner on the Cape Scott Wind Farm, bringing hundreds of jobs to northern Vancouver Island.

B.C.'s proposed new approach to driving-related tickets will be key to B.C.'s justice reform strategy, freeing up court resources for higher priorities while enhancing road safety.

B.C. plans to create the first-ever tribunal in Canada that offers a full array of online tools to allow British Columbians to solve common strata and small civil claims outside of courts, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced.

The Province is taking steps to establish a Provincial Athletic Commissioner, who would regulate and supervise professional contests such as boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts.

The Province is giving new powers to TransLink to go after people who steal transit rides and is strengthening the organization's governance model.

The Province has completed the selection process for two external advisory panels that will monitor the success of the new Employment Program of B.C., and has also identified the organization that will create a Centre for Employment Excellence.

Eight communities who champion small businesses will be celebrated for the second annual provincewide B.C.'s Most Small Business Friendly Community Award.

A mediation process that helps families keep legal disputes out of court has been expanded provincewide, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced.

The Red Chris Development Corporation today was issued a Mines Act permit for its Red Chris copper and gold mine which is located 80 km south of Dease Lake in northern British Columbia announced Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines.

Families will benefit from a provincial investment of $24 million in highways and roads in Peace River North this year, creating local jobs and improving the condition and safety of roads in the region.