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Premier announces $584 million to keep high-risk schools on solid ground

Premier Christy Clark announced more than $584 million to seismically upgrade 45 high-risk schools, marking a significant milestone in government's commitment to student safety. read more

Education Families Monday, April 8, 2013 10:15 AM

COFI: Agreement in principle supports solid wood sector

Premier Christy Clark and forestry sector leaders committed to working together to identify and address the industry's skilled workforce needs and more on-the-job training for British Columbians. read more

Economy Friday, April 5, 2013 1:35 PM

B.C. invests $8.4 million to develop markets for B.C. wood products

Premier Christy Clark announced that government is investing $8.4 million to build new markets for B.C. wood products at home and in major markets around the globe, including China and India. read more

Economy Environment Friday, April 5, 2013 1:30 PM

Government invests $6.8 million to expand Job Match program

Government is investing in a $6.8-million partnership with the BC Construction Association (BCCA) to expand the Job Match program so more unemployed British Columbians can get back into the workforce. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:47 PM

$7 million for targeted regional skills training

Premier Christy Clark announced that students throughout B.C. will have increased access to regional training opportunities as a result of $7 million in one-time funding to 19 post-secondary institutions. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:46 PM

Premier confirms investment in Northwest skills training

Premier Christy Clark has announced a $465,000 investment for training opportunities in Northwest B.C. through Northwest Community College. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:45 PM

Premier Christy Clark's statement about Stephen Toope

Premier Christy Clark has released the following statement about UBC president and vice-chancellor Stephen Toope: read more

Education Families Wednesday, April 3, 2013 11:15 AM

New housing opens for Vancouver seniors

Seniors in Vancouver now have increased access to affordable housing with the opening of Linden Tree Place, providing 30 new affordable rental apartments for seniors and persons with disabilities. read more

Families Health Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:16 AM

Premier announces funding to redevelop Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

Premier Christy Clark announced a $5.1-million commitment toward the redevelopment of Kitsilano Neighbourhood House at 7th and Vine in Vancouver. read more

Families Wednesday, April 3, 2013 10:15 AM

Premier Christy Clark's statement on Easter

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement reflecting on Easter: read more

Families Multiculturalism Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:15 AM

Premier Christy Clark's statement on the passing of Art Phillips

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement on the death of Art Phillips: read more

Families Friday, March 29, 2013 5:17 PM

Statement by Premier Christy Clark on the passing of Ralph Klein

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement on the passing of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein: read more

Families Friday, March 29, 2013 3:34 PM

Premier's Statement on Passover

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement on Passover: "Tonight, thousands of Jewish families in B.C. celebrate the beginning of Passover, which commemorates the freedom of their ancestors from slavery in ancient Egypt. read more

Families Multiculturalism Monday, March 25, 2013 4:00 PM

Turning your ideas into government action

Last fall, Premier Christy Clark hosted an online conversation called Skills for BC (#Skills4BC) to raise awareness of opportunities for building B.C.'s workforce and to encourage input from British Columbians. read more

Economy Sunday, March 24, 2013 9:00 AM

BC Jobs Plan: Steady progress toward a strong economy in the Cariboo

A day after releasing her government's latest update on the BC Jobs Plan, Premier Christy Clark visited West Fraser Timber's Williams Lake Sawmill to tout the benefits of the plan to the Cariboo Region. read more

Economy Families Friday, March 22, 2013 2:15 PM

BC Jobs Plan: Steady progress towards a strong economy

Premier Christy Clark released her government's latest update on the BC Jobs Plan noting that significant progress has been made to strengthen the province's economy, with 11 of 19 targets already met at the 18-month mark. read more

Economy Families Thursday, March 21, 2013 2:15 PM

BC Small Business Accord: a promise delivered

Premier Christy Clark announced the benefits of the new BC Small Business Accord to businesses across the Thompson-Okanagan at a visit to Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), a local success story in Kelowna. read more

Economy Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:45 PM

Premier commits to planning for Penticton hospital redevelopment

Premier Christy Clark announced that government is proceeding with business case planning for a new patient care tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. read more

Families Health Wednesday, March 20, 2013 8:15 AM

Report on multicultural plan released

The B.C. government has released its report into the draft Multicultural Strategic Outreach Plan. The report identifies that partisan activity among some officials breached the public service standards of conduct and some government resources were misused. read more

Multiculturalism Thursday, March 14, 2013 11:45 AM

Statement from Premier Christy Clark on the accession of Pope Francis I

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement on the accession of Francis I. read more

Families Multiculturalism Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:00 PM