Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Two more B.C. municipalities join BizPaL VICTORIA – Powell River and Pitt Meadows are joining approximately 110 other B.C. municipalities in making it easier to start and run a business, thanks to BizPaL. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0101-001286.htm Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMT Nominations close soon for Provincial Nesika Awards VICTORIA – If you know of a deserving individual, business, organization or youth doing exceptional work in multiculturalism in B.C., nominate them for the 2012 Provincial Nesika Awards. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0100-001280.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMT Aerospace is flying high in B.C. VICTORIA – The recent Avcorp Industries Inc. announcement of an $80-million contract extension with Boeing shows that the aerospace industry in British Columbia is flying high, according to Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0099-001278.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:15:00 GMT B.C. attracting investment VICTORIA – British Columbia is outpacing the rest of the nation in investment attraction. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0098-001195.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:40:00 GMT New BC Pavilion Corporation board members named VANCOUVER – The Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, Pat Bell, appointed five new members and reappointed six existing members to the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) Board. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0097-001159.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMT B.C. celebrates 50th anniversary of Abbotsford International Airshow VICTORIA – The Province of British Columbia has issued a proclamation declaring that Aug. 6-12, 2012, shall be known as “Abbotsford International Airshow Week”. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0096-001142.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMT July job numbers decline as part of national trend VICTORIA – Employment numbers in British Columbia dipped in July after slight gains in June, as full-time positions replaced losses of part-time positions. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0095-001141.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:35:00 GMT On the road again: JobFest tour hits southern B.C. VICTORIA – An innovative, engaging travelling exhibition for youth is refuelling and heading back on the road. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0093-001104.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMT B.C. government invests in Shuswap tourism marketing SICAMOUS – The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation is partnering with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Shuswap Tourism on an “Open for Business” marketing campaign to promote tourism opportunities in the region. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0094-001121.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMT First-ever piping trades foundation course in Kitimat KITIMAT – A new trades training partnership in Northwest B.C. will allow 37 unemployed young adults to access, for the first time ever, a piping trades foundation course, giving them an opportunity to acquire skills that are in high demand in that region. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0092-001091.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:00:00 GMT