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B.C., Alberta working together on growing the economy and creating jobs

Meeting on areas of common interest on economic growth and job creation, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford agreed to work together for the benefit of British Columbians and Albertans. read more

Economy Families Friday, June 14, 2013 11:45 AM

The future starts with getting to and from grad safely

Be safe and plan a ride to and from grad - ahead of time. read more

Families Friday, June 14, 2013 9:00 AM

Get hooked on free fishing this Father's Day weekend

New and experienced anglers alike can cast their lines for free this Father's Day weekend, as part of the 14th Annual Free Family Fishing weekend.d. read more

Environment Families Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:10 AM

Premier Christy Clark calls byelection

Premier Christy Clark has called a byelection for the Westside-Kelowna electoral district for July 10, 2013. read more

Economy Families Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9:00 AM

BC Coroners Service identifies deceased passenger

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a motor vehicle incident near Sun Peaks resort on June 8, 2013. read more

Families Monday, June 10, 2013 4:00 PM

Dates announced for Angus Mitchell inquest

The BC Coroners Service has announced dates for a public inquest into the death of Angus David Mitchell. read more

Families Government Operations Monday, June 10, 2013 2:45 PM

New Executive Council sworn in

Premier Christy Clark's new cabinet, which is focused on creating jobs, building B.C.'s economy and creating a debt-free province for future generations, was officially sworn-in today. read more

Economy Families Multiculturalism Monday, June 10, 2013 9:16 AM

Premier introduces new Executive Council

Premier Christy Clark introduced her next Executive Council to British Columbians at an event that included citizens from throughout the province. read more

Economy Families Friday, June 7, 2013 3:00 PM

BC Coroners Service announces inquest

The BC Coroners Service has announced a public inquest will be held into the death of Steven Joseph Scott. read more

Families Thursday, June 6, 2013 4:28 PM

Coroners Service rules out drugs, alcohol in 'Party Bus' incident

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that neither drugs nor alcohol caused the death of a 16-year-old youth who collapsed while aboard a "Party Bus" in Surrey. read more

Families Thursday, June 6, 2013 11:20 AM

B.C. celebrates Canadian Environment Week

This week the environment is taking centre stage as British Columbia continues to preserve and protect the environment. read more

Environment Families Tuesday, June 4, 2013 11:40 AM

Coroners Service confirms identity of man killed in motor vehicle incident

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motor vehicle incident near Armstrong on May 30, 2013. read more

Families Monday, June 3, 2013 2:40 PM

B.C. honours children and youth in care

Notice. Listen. Respect. Stand with B.C. children and youth in care. read more

Families Sunday, June 2, 2013 9:03 AM

B.C.'s new Limitation Act changes time limits to sue

Effective June 1, B.C.'s new Limitation Act changes the time limits for filing civil lawsuits, making the process simpler and clearer for British Columbians. read more

Economy Families Friday, May 31, 2013 1:00 PM

Lake Cowichan water management amended

Amendments to the rule curve governing water management in the Cowichan Lake announced today will allow the release of water stored in the lake to start later in July, resulting in improved flows in Cowichan River during mid to late summer and fall. read more

Environment Families Friday, May 31, 2013 11:30 AM

Naming, swearing-in of British Columbia's new executive council

On Friday, June 7, after consulting with Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, Premier Christy Clark will unveil the next executive council at an event in Vancouver. read more

Families Friday, May 31, 2013 11:00 AM

B.C. makes final written argument to Northern Gateway Panel

British Columbia has made its final written submission to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Joint Review Panel. read more

Economy Environment Families Friday, May 31, 2013 10:00 AM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of man killed in boating incident

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died as a result of a boating incident, which occurred on Shuswap Lake on April 30, 2013. read more

Families Thursday, May 30, 2013 4:15 PM

Premier Clark announces key appointments

Premier Christy Clark today announced two key appointments in the Office of the Premier as government continues to control spending and grow the economy. read more

Families Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:14 PM

Government encourages safe grad transportation choices

With graduation season beginning next week, the government of B.C. congratulates students for reaching this important milestone and reminds them and their parents to plan a safe celebration. read more

Education Families Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:00 AM