Showing results 81 - 90 of 93
Friday, February 26, 2016 1:15 PM
The new Forest Enhancement Society of B.C., supported by $85 million in government funding, will focus its efforts on wildfire risk reduction to complement the ministry’s existing forest stewardship programs and world-class wildfire suppression capabilities.
Read More
Friday, February 12, 2016 12:40 PM
The B.C. government and the Tsilhqot’in Nation have signed a five-year framework agreement that establishes a shared vision, principles and structures to negotiate a comprehensive and lasting reconciliation between the Nation and the Province.
Read More
Friday, January 29, 2016 1:50 PM
Four public post-secondary institutions are partnering with seven Aboriginal communities in the Vancouver Island – B.C. Coast region to deliver programs that will help prepare 124 Aboriginal learners for jobs in the skilled trades and forestry.
Read More
Friday, January 29, 2016 1:45 PM
More than 30 Aboriginal communities in partnership with 14 public post-secondary education institutions are delivering education and skills training programs to help 581 Aboriginal learners secure jobs in sectors facing a demand for skilled workers.
Read More
Monday, December 21, 2015 2:00 PM
Environment Minister Mary Polak and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone have issued an environmental assessment certificate to Rio Tinto Alcan for the Terminal A Extension project in Kitimat.
Read More
Thursday, December 3, 2015 1:45 PM
Ensuring more First Nations members have the skills they need to take advantage of job opportunities, especially in the emerging LNG industry – that’s the focus of “NIS TS’EDILH - We Are Moving Forward,” two new Aboriginal skills training programs.
Read More
Thursday, September 10, 2015 2:00 PM
Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett have issued an environmental assessment certificate to Teck Coal Ltd. for the Fording River Operations Swift project, which is located 20 kilometres northeast of Elkford.
Read More
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 12:50 PM
Kitselas First Nation and the governments of B.C. and Canada have reached a major milestone in the B.C. treaty process with the signing of an Agreement-in-Principle.
Read More
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:45 PM
Responding to dry conditions, the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 4 drought rating for the South Coast and Lower Fraser areas due to ongoing low stream flows.
Read More
Thursday, June 25, 2015 3:31 PM
Invasive species aren't just pesky weeds that invade lawns and gardens.
Read More
