BC Gov News

Support services expanded for Ukrainians fleeing violence

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 2:15 PM

B.C. continues building support network to welcome Ukrainians

Displaced Ukrainians will have access to more vital community programs and supports as the Province expands the Service BC phone line to include United Way British Columbia’s bc211 service.

Simpcw First Nation signs first co-created child welfare agreement in B.C. history

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:00 PM

The Simpcw First Nation now has its unique practices, customs, laws, language and traditions integrated into a new child welfare agreement, Tcwesétmentem: Walking Together Agreement, the first of its kind in B.C.

Funding helps 60 organizations tackle racism

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Friday, April 8, 2022 9:30 AM

Funding helps 60 organizations tackle racism

People in communities throughout B.C. will have improved access to resources to help them tackle discrimination and enhance the province’s diversity as 60 organizations receive support through the BC Multiculturalism Grants program.

B.C. welcomes more than 100,000 people, the most in 60 years

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022 1:15 PM

B.C. welcomes more than 100,000 people – the most in 60 years

New data released by Statistics Canada shows that British Columbia broke a record for the number of people moving to the province in 2021.

B.C. continues building support network to welcome Ukrainians

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Monday, April 4, 2022 2:15 PM

With thousands of displaced Ukrainians expected to relocate to British Columbia over the coming months, the Province is expanding services and supports to connect individuals and families to the help they need.

Indigenous tourism training takes off on Haida Gwaii

Monday, April 4, 2022 8:30 AM

Indigenous tourism training takes off in Haida Gwaii

More than a dozen people will soon get new skills training to prepare them for jobs in the hospitality sector.

Premier’s statement on Ramadan

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Saturday, April 2, 2022 7:30 AM

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of the month of Ramadan:

B.C. phone line prepared to support displaced Ukrainians

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Friday, April 1, 2022 4:20 PM

To ensure Ukrainians fleeing violence who are arriving in B.C. have access to the services they need, and to co-ordinate the generosity of British Columbians, the Province is updating supports.