The federal Minister of National Revenue, and B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announce the launch of the Trade School Initiative, developed to help students become informed tradespersons in the construction and renovation industry.

Helping Seniors, Helping Communities

Health Minister Michael de Jong has announced that the site, home to the new Canuck Place Children's Hospice, Abbotsford Hospice Society and Matthew's House, will be named the Dave Lede Campus of Care.

Education Minister George Abbott welcomes students, parents, educators and trustees back to school through his Back to School video message.

British Columbia's star power as a film-friendly production centre has received a boost from $275,000 in provincial government funding to help regional organizations attract and provide services to film and video producers from around the world.

To align with the implementation of full-day kindergarten this fall and ensure consistency for all school-aged children, the Ministry of Children and Family Development is adjusting child-care subsidy rates.