“Sex without consent is rape” is the message of the Province’s sexual violence prevention campaign.  

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, has released the following statement regarding the first day of school:

There will be an increased presence of Tahltan guardians and B.C. conservation officers within Tahltan Territory this year, as the Province of British Columbia and the Tahltan Central Government work together toward co-operative wildlife stewardship and continue their shared commitments to further reconciliation.

Drought conditions and aggressive fire behaviour have contributed to this year’s extreme wildfire season.

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in support of health-care workers in light of protests:

Forty-three local governments throughout British Columbia are receiving grants to create more efficient development approvals processes that will help people get the homes they need built faster and support economic recovery.

The Government of British Columbia has extended the provincial state of emergency through the end of the day on Sept. 14, 2021, to support the ongoing co-ordinated response to the wildfire situation and to ensure public safety.