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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Training Up for B.C.'s New Media Sector

On the second day of Premier Christy Clark's second Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea, and the Philippines she will be meeting with a Tokyo-based company called DeNA. read more

Advanced Education , Community, Sport and Cultural Development , Jobs, Tourism and Innovation 10:00 AM 05/15/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Fairness is key to providing supports

I wanted to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion that has been swirling around regarding supports and services provided by the Ministry of Social Development. read more

Social Development 11:49 AM 05/07/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: British Columbia celebrates Asian Heritage Month

The month of May is Asian Heritage Month, and I'm pleased to celebrate the contributions of Asian-Canadians to shaping our province and making it what it is today. read more

Jobs, Tourism and Innovation , Minister of State for Multiculturalism 1:34 PM 05/02/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C. welcomes improvements to federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Changes announced April 25 by the Government of Canada to expedite and improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program are welcome news for many B.C. employers. read more

Jobs, Tourism and Innovation 10:56 AM 04/27/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Plan in advance for future health-care decisions

In today's busy world, people plan and prepare for almost anything and everything. Many of you are probably planning summer vacations, while others may be preparing to celebrate a big milestone such as a birthday, wedding or anniversary. But what about planning for your future health-care treatment decisions? read more

Health 8:40 AM 04/27/2012

FACTSHEET: The facts on C. difficile

The facts of C. difficile: C. difficile is never gonig to be eradicated completely because the bacteria live in people's guts and normally don't cause illness. read more

Health 4:36 PM 04/26/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Province supports Agriculture Land Commission

I would like to clarify some facts related to recent reports of a private developer's desire to see several parcels of Delta farm land used to support Port Metro Vancouver's Deltaport operations. read more

Agriculture 2:10 PM 04/26/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C. wraps up Autism Awareness Month

Every year, British Columbians commemorate Autism Awareness Month as a way to recognize and honour children, youth and adults dealing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). read more

Children and Family Development 9:00 AM 04/26/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: New agreement for B.C.'s food producers coming soon

One of the critical factors in our ability to grow B.C.'s agrifoods sector to a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017 is a solid working relationship between the governments of B.C. and Canada. read more

Agriculture 9:53 AM 04/25/2012

FACTSHEET: Reducing poverty for low-income families in B.C. communities

The B.C. Government is working hard to reduce poverty for low-income families with children in communities across the province. Here are the facts: read more

Children and Family Development 12:45 PM 04/12/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: New employment program helps people find and keep jobs

By Stephanie Cadieux Minister of Social Development April 10, 2012 Over the next decade, there will be about 1.1 million job openings in this province. British Columbians need to be ready to take advantage of these opportunities so they can... read more

Social Development 4:23 PM 04/10/2012

FACTSHEET: Centralizing female youth custody services

Here are the facts on the centralization of female youth custody services in B.C. read more

Children and Family Development 10:18 AM 03/30/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: DriveABLE changes promise an easier, safer road ahead

As the minister responsible for public safety, I want British Columbians to know the facts about how we're improving the DriveABLE program to better meet the needs of drivers while maintaining public safety. read more

Justice 9:12 AM 03/30/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Growing jobs, increasing demand for B.C. food products

Producing quality, great-tasting food products is an integral part of British Columbia's economy. That is why the Province recently launched "BC Agrifoods: read more

Agriculture 8:52 AM 03/30/2012

FACTSHEET: Changes provide further safeguards for vulnerable children

The Ministry of Justice has taken immediate action on all three recommendations made in the report released by the Representative for Children and Youth. read more

Justice 5:53 PM 03/29/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: As K'ómoks signs AIP, treaty process is going strong

By Mary Polak Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation March 28, 2012 VICTORIA - On March 24, I had the honour of joining representatives of the K'ómoks First Nation, federal minister John Duncan and other dignitaries to sign the... read more

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation 1:00 PM 03/28/2012

FACTSHEET: Temporary Market Adjustment for Pharmacists

The temporary market adjustment is a wage increase above the established pay rate for pharmacists employed by health authorities and working in B.C. hospitals. read more

Health 4:29 PM 03/27/2012

FACTSHEET: Community Health Workers in B.C.

Bargaining for a new collective agreement has begun between the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and the Community Bargaining Association (CBA), which represents community health workers. read more

Health 4:26 PM 03/27/2012

FACTSHEET: Licensed Practical Nurses in B.C.

Bargaining for a new collective agreement has begun between the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA), which represents the majority of licensed practical nurses (LPN) working in acute and residential care facilities throughout B.C. read more

Health 4:12 PM 03/27/2012

FACTSHEET: Anesthesiologists in B.C.

Facts on Anesthesiologists in B.C. read more

Health 4:05 PM 03/27/2012