International Tourism To B.C. Increasing, With France In Lead
Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Feb, 2016 01:57 PM
Almost 360,000 more international visitors came to the province in 2015, with the total number approaching five million people.
The ministry is crediting its marketing strategy, along with the province's aboriginal tourism sector and more direct flights to B.C. for the jump in visitors from outside Canada.
It says B.C.'s tourism sector is growing despite fierce global competition for tourists and that the industry generated $14.6 billion in revenue in 2014.
In handing down its decision in the B.C. Court of Appeal in Vancouver, a panel of justices agrees that Martin Gentles had a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit.
The inquiry into the 2012 death of Makibi Timilak could reveal more about a health system that has been heavily criticized in a previous review into the tragedy.
British Columbia's Liberal government is set to unveil the provincial budget today, and Premier Christy Clark says it will include financial relief for people in various sectors.
The federal government is closely studying recommendations on how to help Canadian tech startups grow into global success stories —transformations that could eventually provide a boost for the ailing economy.
