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NUMBER OF TOTAL MAJOR PROJECTS IN B.C. INCREASES FOR NINETEENTH STRAIGHT QUARTER
The Major Projects Inventory first quarter report documents that the number of total major projects in B.C. has increased for the nineteenth straight quarter. Eight hundred and fifty–eight major capital projects, worth an estimated record $163.2 billion were planned or underway in B.C. between January and March 2008.
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May 9, 2008
NEW FORESTRY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT WORKERS, COMMUNITIES
VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell announced details of three new programs to support forest workers and communities coping with the challenges of a changing industry.
May 8, 2008
FIRST QUARTER OF 2008 CONTINUES TO BRING ALL TIME HIGHS
VICTORIA – The number of total major projects in B.C. has increased for the nineteenth straight quarter, said Economic Development Minister Colin Hansen with the release of the Major Projects Inventory first quarter results.
May 6, 2008
NORTHERN TRUST WELCOMES DIRECTORS
VICTORIA – Two directors have been appointed and two more have been reappointed to the Northern Development Initiative Trust, announced Economic Development Minister Colin Hansen.
May 5, 2008
B.C. APPRENTICES INCREASE FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR
VICTORIA – With almost 40,000 registered apprentices and youth participants in British Columbia as of March 31, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) has successfully exceeded its service plan targets for the fourth straight fiscal year, announced Economic Development Minister Colin Hansen.
May 2, 2008
50 WORKBC ACHIEVEMENTS IN ONLY ONE YEAR
VANCOUVER – Since its creation one year ago, the Province’s WorkBC Action Plan has achieved considerable success in providing both short- and long-term solutions to the labour and skills shortage challenges in B.C., announced Economic Development Minister Colin Hansen.
The Ministry of Economic Development is the primary provincial agency for creating a strong, prosperous and diverse provincial economy.
