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B.C.’s speculation tax continues to turn vacant units into homes, fund affordable housing

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 8:30 AM

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Now in its third year, the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) is raising significant revenue that goes directly into affordable housing in the five regions where the tax applies, while encouraging owners to rent or sell vacant units to those who need them.

B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:00 PM

Due to updates to the Provincial Immunization Registry (PIR), the data on vaccinations administered to the B.C. population is not available today.

Strengthening substance-use treatment, recovery services in Fraser Health, all of B.C.

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021 11:45 AM

People in the Fraser Health region and throughout British Columbia living with substance-use challenges will benefit from the rapid implementation of new and expanded services.

B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

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Monday, November 8, 2021 4:11 PM

As of Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, 90.3% (4,184,112) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 86.0% (3,986,497) have received their second dose.

B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

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Friday, November 5, 2021 4:05 PM

As of Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, 90.2% (4,179,061) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 85.7% (3,973,745) have received their second dose.

STEAM week statement

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Friday, November 5, 2021 7:30 AM

Brenda Bailey, Parliamentary Secretary for Technology and Innovation, Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have issued the following statement in support of B.C. Women and Girls in STEAM Week (Nov. 1-7):

B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

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Thursday, November 4, 2021 3:35 PM

As of Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, 90.1% (4,176,649) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 85.6% (3,968,494) have received their second dose.