http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Economy en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 MANILA, PHILIPPINES – On the final day of this Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark strengthened the relationship with the Philippines by signing a Joint Communiqué on labour mobility. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0064-000711.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT SEOUL, Korea– Premier Christy Clark today touted B.C.’s natural resources, competitive taxes and a highly skilled workforce to top Korean investors. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0063-000698.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT HOPE – Huldra Silver Inc. was issued a Mines Act permit today for its Treasure Mountain silver mine, located approximately 29 km east of Hope and 40 km west of Princeton announced Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0060-000701.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – The Province will consult with First Nations and residents of the Columbia River Basin to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0059-000699.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT VICTORIA - This past week, B.C. celebrated an agreement with the Kaska Dena Council in northwestern B.C. that will provide greater certainty about how resource development can proceed in more than 10 per cent of the province. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ARR0010-000691.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT SEOUL, KOREA– During the second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark began her first full day in Korea promoting clean energy resources. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0062-000688.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 14:07:00 GMT VICTORIA – B.C. saw an 11.8 per cent increase in overnight visitors in March 2012 resulting in a fourth straight month of gains, according to new figures released today by Statistics Canada. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0063-000695.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 23:16:00 GMT VICTORIA – A new strategic engagement agreement with the Kaska Dena First Nations in northwestern B.C. provides greater certainty about how resource development can proceed in more than 10 per cent of the province. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ARR0009-000682.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT VICTORIA – British Columbia mayors have indicated that they will discuss the possibility of negotiating a potential “new deal” with the Province and the federal government when they meet in Penticton this week. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0037-000689.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT TOKYO, JAPAN – Premier Christy Clark continued her Jobs and Trade Mission by touring the Negishi Terminal, Asia’s first liquefied natural gas facility. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0061-000680.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT