February 2010

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

VICTORIA - The Honourable Steven L. Point, the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, will deliver the Speech from the Throne Tuesday, February 9. The throne speech will be broadcast live throughout the province on the legislative assembly channel and webcast live on the legislative assembly website starting at 1:15 p.m. The Lieutenant-Governor will arrive in front of the legislature at approximately 1:40 p.m.

THRONE SPEECH FOCUSES ON BRITISH COLUMBIA’S FUTURE

VICTORIA – The second session of the 39th Parliament of British Columbia was launched today with a speech from the throne.

B.C., WASH. CELEBRATE AS OLYMPIC FLAME VISITS BORDER

PEACE ARCH – The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay visited the United States of America to celebrate the strong ties between British Columbia and Washington State and between Canada and the United States.

AGREEMENT REACHED WITH HEALTH FACILITIES EMPLOYEES

VICTORIA – The Facilities Bargaining Association, representing over 47,000 health-care workers, has reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract with the Health Employers Association of B.C., Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced.

CANADIAN FRANCOPHONIE DAY CELEBRATIONS READY TO GO

VANCOUVER – Recognizing francophones from all parts of Canada for their contribution to the success of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, including athletes and their families, coaches, volunteers, individuals and communities, will be a highlight of Canadian Francophonie Day on Feb. 13.

FINAL AGREEMENT INITIALLED BY YALE FIRST NATION, BC, CANADA

YALE FIRST NATION – The Chief Negotiators of Yale First Nation, British Columbia and Canada initialled the Yale Final Agreement, marking a significant step forward in bringing certainty and economic prosperity to the community.