http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by theme Jobs and the Economy en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 PRINCE GEORGE – The safety and reliability of Highway 16 between Prince George and Fraser Lake will be improved with three highway improvement projects totalling $5.9 million. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TRAN0028-000662.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:51 GMT PENTICTON – Construction is set to begin on Okanagan College’s new $28-million Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation following the official groundbreaking by provincial, federal and college representatives. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0045-000658.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:48 GMT VANCOUVER – Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, and Ed Fast, MP for Abbotsford joined officials at Langara College to celebrate completion of renovations and expansion of campus facilities that will ensure current and future students continue to enjoy rewarding educational experiences. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0046-000659.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:35 GMT VICTORIA – A 25-year community forest agreement issued to the Ktunaxa Nation replaces a five-year pilot agreement and supports continued success in job creation, local manufacturing and silviculture treatments. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009FOR0081-000654.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:49 GMT VICTORIA – An Industrial Inquiry Commission has been appointed under the B.C. Labour Relations Code to examine the B.C. ambulance service, Minister of Labour Murray Coell announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009LBR0005-000646.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:23 GMT VICTORIA – Workers in the Vanderhoof area are benefiting from over $153,000 through the Job Opportunities Program for a hazard tree assessment and falling project in Finger-Tatuk Provincial Park announced Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CD0045-000639.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:05:59 GMT VICTORIA – Workers in several Omineca area communities will benefit from more than $420,000 to create employment and upgrade and improve the safety of area trails and range fencing through the Job Opportunities Program, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad announced on behalf of Community and Rural Development Minister Bill Bennett and Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CD0046-000640.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:57:20 GMT VANCOUVER – The new B.C. Horse Racing Industry Management Committee will help to revitalize and restore financial strength to the province’s horse racing industry, Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0073-000633.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:52 GMT VICTORIA – The Province of British Columbia is strongly supportive of the two economic development and co-operation agreements signed by the governments of Canada and India, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business Technology and Economic Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009STED0016-000635.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:55:56 GMT VICTORIA – A new Education Quality Assurance designation will give post-secondary students better tools to make informed decisions about where they study and promote British Columbia as an education destination of choice, announced Moria Stilwell, Minister for Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0043-000630.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:31 GMT