Jobs and the Economy NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Jobs and the Economy en-us Copyright © 2011, Province of British Columbia 5 B.C.’S EXPORTS START YEAR WITH A 21 PER CENT JUMP VICTORIA – 2011 is off to a roaring start for British Columbia’s exporters and manufacturers as January’s domestic exports topped more than $2.4 billion. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011TTI0031-000241.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:09:30 GMT VANCOUVER SHOWCASED TO WORLD’S LARGEST AUDIENCE VANCOUVER – Vancouver is the first Canadian city to be singled out as the featured tourism destination by one of the largest Asian travel media companies. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011TTI0030-000240.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:37:53 GMT B.C. FILM AND TELEVISION SECTOR STAYS STRONG IN 2010 VICTORIA – Film and television production spending in British Columbia in 2010 totalled $1.01 billion. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CSCD0011-000238.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:08:31 GMT ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY AND FACULTY REACH AGREEMENT VICTORIA – Royal Roads University and the Royal Roads University Faculty Association have reached a two-year agreement under the government’s 2010 mandate. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0023-000237.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:18:46 GMT LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY RATIFIES AGREEMENT VICTORIA – The Legal Services Society has now ratified a two-year agreement with the Professional Employees’ Association under the government’s 2010 mandate http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0022-000229.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:05:55 GMT FAMILIES CAN GET THE BREAK THEY NEED IN B.C. VICTORIA – Whether your idea of the perfect family vacation includes carving the slopes, watching whales in the ocean, or simply stopping to smell the flowers, you can be sure B.C. has what you need for spring break. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011TTI0020-000218.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:37:39 GMT GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN (VS. ARE WE THERE YET?) VICTORIA – If you plan to enjoy a spring staycation in B.C. next week, there’s a good chance your kids will spend some time in the back seat, en route to some of the family-friendly locations and activities all over the province. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011TTI0013-000209.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:43:17 GMT CANADA’S FAVOURITE FAMILY SKI RESORTS MEAN BIG BUSINESS BIG WHITE SKI RESORT and SILVER STAR MOUNTAIN RESORT - Silver Star and its sister resort Big White are close to sold out for Christmas and New Years Eve, although there are still some last-minute opportunities to get in on the snowy action. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011TTI0014-000210.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:25:16 GMT VICTORIA HOSTS 63RD ANNUAL NATIONAL IPAC CONFERENCE VICTORIA – Early bird registration has begun for the 63rd annual national conference for the Institute of Public Administration of Canada, an event Citizens’ Services Minister Mary McNeil and IPAC Victoria are proud to welcome to Victoria, Aug. 28-31, 2011. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CITZ0003-000144.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:37:23 GMT B.C. GAME DEVELOPERS SHAKE UP SAN FRANCISCO VICTORIA – More than 20 B.C. gaming companies are back home and armed with important contacts after being matched up with distributers and publishers at the 25th annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011TTI0012-000206.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:28:37 GMT