B.C. seizing on global demand for mining

VANCOUVER – A long-term plan designed to develop the mining industry and create jobs to support B.C. families was announced by Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman.

Regulation fuels B.C.’s natural gas transportation sector

VICTORIA – The greenhouse gas reduction regulation will help diversify and increase the market for natural gas in British Columbia’s transportation sector as well as deliver on our Natural Gas Strategy, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman.

Boom expected for B.C. mining in 2012

VICTORIA – B.C.’s $8.6-billion mining industry has reason to celebrate Mining Week, May 13-19.

Over half a million raised in 2012 Dry Grad campaign

VANCOUVER – A total of $540,692 has been donated by BC Liquor Stores' customers to support high schools throughout the province that are planning alcohol-free graduation events.

West Vancouver seniors’ housing under redevelopment

WEST VANCOUVER – Seniors in West Vancouver are one step closer to more new affordable housing in their community after groundbreaking for the $44.8-million redevelopment of Kiwanis Garden Village.

Supportive housing for women & children opens in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD – Single women and women with children who were at risk of homelessness now have a new place to call home at Christine Lamb Residence, a new 41-unit supportive housing development in Abbotsford.