http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ All of the latest news headlines from across Government 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 VICTORIA – At the request of the City of Duncan, the Province has sent additional equipment to that community to support the local government’s flood protection efforts. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0037-000666.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:02:33 GMT VICTORIA – Due to recent heavy rainfall causing flooding in some areas of Vancouver Island, the Province is approving Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), Public Safety Minister Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0036-000665.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:18 GMT BURNABY – The BC Coroners Service and Richmond RCMP request the public’s assistance to identify this male whose body was found floating in the Fraser River adjacent to Dyke Road between No. 4 and No. 5 Roads in Richmond on June 2, 2008. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0035-000661.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:20 GMT PORT ALBERNI – One of the province’s newest StrongStart BC centres has officially opened at Eighth Avenue Elementary school in the Alberni school district. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009EDUC0040-000651.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:46 GMT PORT ALBERNI – Families will now have more access to housing with integrated support services at the Kackaamin Family Development Centre, a new $7.9-million development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0075-000653.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:39 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 VERNON – Families will have better access to affordable housing and child-care services at Kickwillie Place, a $12.2-million development, providing 40 units of affordable housing and an onsite child-care facility. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0074-000650.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:33 GMT VICTORIA – The committee members of the Green Energy Advisory Task Force, dedicated to ensuring B.C. remains a leader in clean and renewable energy, were announced by Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Barry Penner, Minister of Environment, and John Yap, Minister of State for Climate Action. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009EMPR0021-000655.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:40 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