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Premier thanks faith leaders, encourages virtual gatherings

November 18, 2020 2:30 PM

Premier John Horgan connected with faith leaders from around the province to encourage British Columbians to limit in-person celebrations during upcoming religious and cultural celebrations and over the upcoming holiday season.
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Premier’s statement on softwood lumber rates

November 24, 2020 2:56 PM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Statement on public post-secondary back-to-school gatherings

September 15, 2020 10:45 AM

Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, has issued the following statement on the excessive number of students gathering publicly at the University of Victoria (UVic) outside of educational activities:
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Mental-health supports for post-secondary students

September 8, 2020 9:00 AM

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Agriculture

Asian giant hornet found in Aldergrove

November 10, 2020 2:30 PM

A single Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarina) was found near the junction of Fraser Highway and Highway 13 in Aldergrove on Nov. 7, 2020, approximately five kilometres away from where one was found in Abbotsford on Nov. 2.
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Asian giant hornet found in Abbotsford

November 3, 2020 1:00 PM

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Attorney General

New Enhanced Care coverage starts May 2021

August 14, 2020 10:30 AM

ICBC will embark on a new way of doing auto insurance in British Columbia, the largest transformation in its 40-year history.
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New judicial appointment to help clear traffic court backlog

September 21, 2020 8:00 AM

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Children and Family Development

Thousands more child care spaces coming for B.C. families

September 18, 2020 8:45 AM

B.C. families in 35 communities will soon have access to thousands of quality, licensed child care spaces as the Province marks a new milestone in its Childcare BC plan.
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Improving access to quality, affordable child care in New Westminster

June 26, 2020 10:52 AM

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Citizens' Services

Communications infrastructure funding to support economic recovery in rural B.C.

September 21, 2020 8:55 AM

The Province will make a significant investment in connectivity to encourage a rapid expansion of high-speed internet access and drive regional economic development in rural areas, Indigenous communities and along B.C.’s highways.
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Service BC providing self-isolation check ins with a kind approach

August 4, 2020 9:00 AM

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Education

Detailed plans support safe return to classroom

August 26, 2020 2:00 PM

Back to school plans for K-12 families are now posted for all 60 school districts, so parents and families can prepare to support their children for a safe return to the classroom.
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New federal funding builds on plans for a safe back to school

September 3, 2020 1:15 PM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Province supports jobs and innovation in clean tech sector

September 2, 2020 8:45 AM

British Columbia is leading the way in clean technology with companies developing clean energy projects funded through the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund.
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Province provides funding for community clean energy projects

July 22, 2020 1:00 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Asian giant hornet found in Aldergrove

November 10, 2020 2:30 PM

A single Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarina) was found near the junction of Fraser Highway and Highway 13 in Aldergrove on Nov. 7, 2020, approximately five kilometres away from where one was found in Abbotsford on Nov. 2.
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Asian giant hornet found in Abbotsford

November 3, 2020 1:00 PM

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Finance

Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2020 8:30 AM

Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has released the following statement in honour of the Transgender Day of Remembrance:
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Economic challenges of COVID-19 matched by strong supports for people

September 10, 2020 10:00 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

New allowable annual cut levels set for Haida Gwaii management units

October 27, 2020 2:30 PM

Effective immediately, British Columbia’s chief forester, Diane Nicholls, has set new allowable annual cut (AAC) levels for the Timber Supply Area (TSA) 25 and Tree Farm Licences (TFLs) 58 and 60 on Haida Gwaii.
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Government embarks on new approach to old forests

September 11, 2020 1:00 PM

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Health

Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

November 25, 2020 5:18 PM

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
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More than five people a day dying from drug toxicity: BC Coroners Service

November 25, 2020 10:00 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Landmark new agreement lays out path for reconciliation with Lake Babine Nation

September 18, 2020 10:45 AM

Lake Babine Nation, Canada and the Province of British Columbia have signed a landmark new reconciliation agreement that sets the foundation for a 20-year journey to implement and recognize Lake Babine Nation rights and title, leading to greater prosperity, partnership and economic development that benefits everyone in the region for generations to come.
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Province partners with Huu-ay-aht First Nations to improve Bamfield Road safety

September 11, 2020 12:15 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Four projects benefit from French-language funding

September 18, 2020 3:15 PM

The Province has announced that it is partnering with four non-profit organizations to support projects that directly benefit British Columbia’s francophone community.
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B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 13 British Columbians

August 3, 2020 6:15 AM

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Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness

Support service helps over 4,200 businesses during pandemic

July 3, 2020 11:30 AM

The B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service has served more than 4,200 businesses through phone, chat and email since its launch in April 2020, and has had more than 200,000 visits to its COVID-19 web page.
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New resource helps cannabis producers enter the legal market

June 16, 2020 11:45 AM

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Labour

Temporary layoff extensions protect thousands of jobs

September 2, 2020 12:15 PM

The Province has protected jobs and workers impacted by COVID-19 with an online variance application that simplified the process to extend temporary layoffs, resulting in the approval of more than 500 variances that protect more than 9,100 jobs across a variety of economic sectors.
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WorkSafeBC guidelines support safe reopening of businesses

May 15, 2020 1:45 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

More than five people a day dying from drug toxicity: BC Coroners Service

November 25, 2020 10:00 AM

The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to Oct. 31, 2020, with 162 illicit drug toxicity deaths reported in October.
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New public health order to help slow B.C.’s overdose crisis

September 16, 2020 9:00 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Rent freeze extended, pending increases cancelled

November 9, 2020 10:00 AM

Effective immediately, the Province is extending the freeze on rent increases until July 10, 2021, under the powers of the Emergency Program Act and COVID-19 Related Measures Act.
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New centre to support Nanaimo people experiencing homelessness

September 15, 2020 1:00 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Province extends emergency, introduces mask enforcement measures

November 24, 2020 4:55 PM

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is aligning the Province’s measures under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) with the provincial health officer’s (PHO) guidance that masks must be worn in indoor public places.
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More than five people a day dying from drug toxicity: BC Coroners Service

November 25, 2020 10:00 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

More than five people a day dying from drug toxicity: BC Coroners Service

November 25, 2020 10:00 AM

The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to Oct. 31, 2020, with 162 illicit drug toxicity deaths reported in October.
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Funding for jobs, skills training supports food security

September 12, 2020 9:15 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Minister’s statement on BC Multiculturalism Week

November 20, 2020 1:45 PM

Anne Kang, Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in honour of BC Multiculturalism Week, Nov. 15-21, 2020:
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New motion picture fund backs B.C. stories

September 14, 2020 9:41 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Contract awarded for final phase of Kicking Horse Canyon Project

November 6, 2020 2:30 PM

The contract to design and build the fourth and final phase of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project near Golden has been finalized and formally awarded to Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors (KHCC).
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Watch for deer: rutting season is here

November 12, 2020 11:15 AM

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BC's Economic Recovery Plan

Supporting people and jobs to help build a better future for British Columbians

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Daily health checks keep everybody safe

Extra health and safety measures will reduce the spread of COVID-19 and help keep schools safe.

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Bend the curve, not the rules

People organizing large gatherings or acting unsafely in businesses can get fines or tickets.

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Golden rules for wearing masks

Masks provide an extra layer of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:18 PM Translations

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Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

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More than five people a day dying from drug toxicity: BC Coroners Service

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:00 AM

The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to Oct. 31, 2020, with 162 illicit drug toxicity deaths reported in October.

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Premier’s statement on first anniversary of B.C.’s Declaration Act

Thursday, November 26, 2020 7:30 AM Translations

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement to celebrate the first anniversary of B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act):

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Province extends emergency, introduces mask enforcement measures

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:55 PM Translations

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is aligning the Province’s measures under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) with the provincial health officer’s (PHO) guidance that masks must be worn in indoor public places.

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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:10 PM Translations

Link to a blue COVID-19 graphic on Flickr that reads: "Daily update on COVID-19"

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

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Premier’s statement on softwood lumber rates

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 2:56 PM

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Commerce’s (US DOC) first administrative review of softwood lumber duties on Canadian exports to the U.S.:

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B.C. conducting test of emergency alert to wireless devices

Monday, November 23, 2020 5:00 PM

At 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, a test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency.

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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Monday, November 23, 2020 4:37 PM Translations

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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Friday, November 20, 2020 4:35 PM Translations

Link to a white COVID-19 graphic on Flickr that reads: "Daily update on COVID-19"

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

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Traffic delays as a result of Highway 14 construction

Friday, November 20, 2020 3:00 PM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is notifying drivers that single-lane alternating traffic will be in place on Highway 14 in Sooke to allow for paving.

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Minister’s statement on BC Multiculturalism Week

Friday, November 20, 2020 1:45 PM Translations

Anne Kang, Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in honour of BC Multiculturalism Week, Nov. 15-21, 2020:

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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Friday, November 20, 2020 8:30 AM

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Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has released the following statement in honour of the Transgender Day of Remembrance:

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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:55 PM Translations

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Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:00 PM Translations

Link to a blue COVID-19 graphic on Flickr that reads: "Daily update on COVID-19"

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

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Premier thanks faith leaders, encourages virtual gatherings

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:30 PM Translations

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Premier John Horgan connected with faith leaders from around the province to encourage British Columbians to limit in-person celebrations during upcoming religious and cultural celebrations and over the upcoming holiday season.

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