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Powerful job search tool a B.C. first: A new, powerful job-search tool is now available to make it easier for British Columbians to find jobs, making the WorkBC website an even more valuable resource for those searching for work in our province, announced Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell while touring a WorkBC Employment Services Centre in Victoria. read more; Economy Families Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:15 PM
Attention: All small business-friendly communities: Eight communities who champion small businesses will be celebrated for the second annual provincewide B.C.'s Most Small Business Friendly Community Award. read more; Economy Monday, May 7, 2012 10:30 AM
Minister's statement on Aveos: Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell released the following statement regarding Aveos: read more; Economy Wednesday, May 2, 2012 1:47 PM
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; Multiculturalism Wednesday, May 2, 2012 1:35 PM
Helping Aboriginal non-profits improve human resources: A new labour market partnership agreement between the Province and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) will help address human resources challenges within Aboriginal non-profit agencies to better provide essential supports to Aboriginal people and families throughout B.C. read more; Economy Families Multiculturalism Thursday, April 26, 2012 2:00 PM
Nominations open for $5,000 multiculturalism awards: Nominations are now open for the annual Provincial Nesika Awards 2012 and British Columbians are encouraged to participate. read more; Families Multiculturalism Monday, April 23, 2012 10:00 AM
Ten more B.C. municipalities join BizPaL: Ten more B.C. municipalities are making it easier to start and run a business thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves entrepreneurs time and money. In total, 110 B.C. communities now offer BizPaL. read more; Economy Friday, April 20, 2012 10:15 AM
Celebrating success: BladeRunners graduates recognized: The achievement of more than 60 local Aboriginal youth who have successfully completed the BladeRunners program was celebrated today at a graduation ceremony hosted by the Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Employment Centre Society (CCATEC). read more; Economy Education Multiculturalism Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:00 AM
More skilled journeypersons entering the B.C. workforce than ever before: A record-breaking number of skilled tradespersons have qualified as journeypersons this year, announced Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell today while touring Camosun College's carpentry program. read more; Economy Education Thursday, April 19, 2012 9:00 AM
Forestry training program means jobs for the North: Thirty people in Northern British Columbia have begun a five-week training program to learn the skills necessary to work as log or chip truck drivers and heavy equipment operators (HEO) in the forestry industry. read more; Economy Education Tuesday, April 17, 2012 12:02 PM
$4 million for new recreation centre in Quesnel: The Province is providing $4 million for a new recreation and cultural centre in Quesnel that will create jobs and support healthy family activities. read more; Economy Families Saturday, April 14, 2012 1:15 PM
RFQ for Wood Innovation and Design Centre Released: The Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) in Prince George is one step closer to construction today with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to design and construct the building. read more; Economy Friday, April 13, 2012 2:30 PM
Provincial Jobs stable in March: British Columbia continues to perform well during challenging economic times with over 38,000 net new jobs in our economy since February 2011. Our government remains focused on jobs and economic growth. read more; Economy Thursday, April 5, 2012 9:52 AM
$2.4 million for new recreation centre in Burns Lake: As part of ongoing community rebuilding effort, the Province is providing $2.4 million to expand a recreation centre in Burns Lake that will create jobs and support healthy family activities. read more; Economy Families Wednesday, April 4, 2012 10:00 AM
Touring jobs show ready to hit the road: An innovative, engaging tour exhibition is ready to hit the road, visiting more than 25 communities in Northern B.C. to connect with young people and their families, educating them on labour market trends and the multitude of career opportunities in our province. read more; Economy Education Families Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:45 PM
Free trade agreement with Japan will mean more B.C. jobs: Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, is confident that a free trade agreement with Japan would mean more jobs and increased exports and investment for British Columbia. read more; Economy Multiculturalism Monday, March 26, 2012 11:11 AM
Maintaining support for Burns Lake: Through effective collaboration and the strong commitment of all parties involved, the recovery of Burns Lake is well underway. read more; Economy Families Saturday, March 24, 2012 8:53 AM
Boot camp gives a boost to B.C. companies: Chih-Ting Lo runs Eelo Solutions, a one-woman engineering consultancy in Vancouver. After years of trying to break into the Asian energy efficiency market, Lo feels she has taken a significant step in realizing that ambition following the International Financial Institutions boot camp. read more; Economy Multiculturalism Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:45 PM
Premier Clark delivers six-month BC Jobs Plan update: Premier Christy Clark released today the six-month progress report for 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan', which clearly outlines the steps taken by our government to promote economic investment and job growth in British Columbia. read more; Economy Families Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:00 AM
Two new members join the Small Business Roundtable: The Small Business Roundtable welcomes two new members to its board as it begins consulting with small businesses across the province in 2012: Shachi Kurl and Shafiq Jamal. read more; Economy Friday, March 9, 2012 2:00 PM