Multiculturalism NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Multiculturalism en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Meaningful consultation equals good business in B.C. 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 Agreement boosts economic certainty in the Northwest 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 Aboriginal Business and Investment Council finalized VICTORIA – As the province attracts increased investment opportunities, the new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council is ready to help move projects forward that create jobs for families across British Columbia. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0060-000650.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT Deal gives parking lot new lease on life VICTORIA – The Splatsin First Nation and the Province have reached an agreement that will allow the parking lot at Mabel Lake to reopen in time for the summer recreation season. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012FOR0054-000632.htm Tue, 08 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT ESL training opening doors for learners VANCOUVER – Erfan Mahdizadeh’s dream of a business degree from one of British Columbia’s top universities is back on course, thanks to English as Second Language (ESL) training. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012AVED0020-000605.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT Grand opening of new youth safe house in Nanaimo NANAIMO – The Ministry of Children and Family Development and Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Society are celebrating the grand opening of a new safe house for vulnerable teens in Nanaimo, which doubles the capacity of the former youth safe house. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CFD0027-000599.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT Provincial laws to regulate on-reserve development projects VICTORIA – Legislation introduced today will allow provincial laws and regulations to apply to major commercial and industrial projects on federal Indian Reserve Land for the first time, announced Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ARR0008-000593.htm Thu, 03 May 2012 17:06:00 GMT British Columbia celebrates Asian Heritage Month VICTORIA – The month of May is Asian Heritage Month and I’m pleased to celebrate the contributions of Asian-Canadians to shaping our province and making it what it is today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0055-000589.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 20:35:00 GMT Province announces support for Victoria Juno bid VICTORIA – The Province is supporting Victoria’s bid for the 2014 Juno Awards with a $50,000 grant, announced the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0032-000587.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 16:50:00 GMT Arts and Culture Week inspires participation VICTORIA – Creative celebrations and community involvement highlighted Arts and Culture Week in communities throughout British Columbia this year. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0030-000565.htm Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:00:00 GMT