http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Economy en-us Copyright � 2013, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett says after three years of work on the part of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, he is approving its Official Community Plan. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013CSCD0043-000871.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:33:00 GMT VICTORIA - In September 2012, the government launched a Skills and Training Plan to expand and align skills training programs with economic opportunities throughout the province to ensure British Columbia has a workforce with the right skills, in the right places, at the right times. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JTST0090-000868.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:21:00 GMT VICTORIA - The Province of British Columbia is providing the following preliminary estimates of immediate economic benefit to B.C. as a result of the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA). http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JTST0089-000867.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:30:00 GMT VICTORIA – Government has invested $100,000 in a Labour Market Partnerships Program agreement with the Automobile Retailers Association (ARA) and its automotive industry partners to undertake labour market research to identify the future labour needs of the sector. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JTST0088-000865.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:15:00 GMT VICTORIA - Over the next decade, there will be more than one million job openings in British Columbia. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JTST0085-000847.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – B.C. business owners or those starting a business will benefit from the new Small Business Guide to PST, announced Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto. The guide explains the basics of B.C.’s PST and how it applies to goods and services for businesses. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FIN0060-000855.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – Businesses can sign up now to have a government PST specialist review their accounting and reporting systems to ensure their systems are properly set up to comply with provincial sales tax laws, announced Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FIN0059-000854.htm Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – Today, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong recognized government’s success in signing 17 non-treaty agreements with First Nations, surpassing goals set out in the BC Jobs Plan. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013ARR0026-000843.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:31:00 GMT VICTORIA – More than 134,000 British Columbians attended the BC Jobs Start Here job fairs to connect with employers and learn more about the job opportunities and skills-training tools and resources available in B.C. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JTST0084-000842.htm Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:15:00 GMT VICTORIA – British Columbians are benefitting from a better understanding of local labour market circumstances as well as training and relevant work experience thanks to $1.3 million in funding for community-driven projects through Community and Employer Partnerships, says Minister of Social Development Moira Stilwell, M.D. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013SD0011-000829.htm Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT