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PROVINCE HOSTS B.C.'S FIRST CONGRESS ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Premier Gordon Campbell delivered opening remarks to B.C.'s first ever Congress on Public Safety, bringing together community leaders, government, law enforcement and emergency services personnel to work toward an action plan to improve public safety across the province. Read more >>.
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| | January 18, 2006 | | B.C. TO HIRE FOREST SAFETY CORONER, SAFETY PERSONNEL | | | | VANCOUVER – As part of the effort to improve forest safety, the Province is hiring a dedicated safety officer for the Ministry of Forests and Range, a senior manager for safety in the BC Timber Sales Program, and a coroner dedicated to forest safety. | | |
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| | January 18, 2006 | | B.C. MINING EXPENDITURES $220 MILLION IN 2005 | | | | VANCOUVER – Investment in mineral exploration reached $220 million in 2005, signalling the best year for B.C.’s mining industry in over a decade, Minister of State for Mining Bill Bennett announced. | | |
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| | January 16, 2006 | | FUNDING SUPPORTS STUDENTS EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | | | | VICTORIA – Children who witness domestic violence in their homes will have greater access to help through their schools as a result of funding from the Province announced by Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and Women’s Issues. | | |
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| | January 13, 2006 | | POTENTIAL FOR GEM DEPOSITS IDENTIFIED IN B.C. GEOLOGY | | | | PRINCE GEORGE – The potential for diamond and emerald resources in the northern part of the province has been reported in two recent provincial studies, Minister of State for Mining Bill Bennett announced at the 4th Annual B.C. Natural Resource Forum in Prince George. | | |
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| | January 12, 2006 | | LES URGES PARTICIPATION IN AVALANCHE AWARENESS DAYS | | | | VICTORIA – Solicitor General John Les is appealing to skiers, snowboarders, hikers and all outdoor adventurers to take part in Avalanche Awareness Days in B.C. this year. | | |
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British Columbia is Canada's gateway to the Asia-Pacific and is economically and geographically part of the northwest region of North America.
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