Office of the Premier
Vaccine card enhances confidence, increases safety at B.C. events
September 7, 2021 2:07 PM
The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at in their COVID-19 vaccine progress.
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B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19
August 23, 2021 1:10 PM
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Advanced Education and Skills Training
Indigenous student housing opens at College of New Caledonia
September 17, 2021 12:45 PM
Indigenous students attending the College of New Caledonia (CNC) now have a culturally safe and welcoming environment to call home with the opening of the first Indigenous-specific student housing at the college.
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More training resources for suicide prevention on campus
September 10, 2021 7:00 AM
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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
$20M to help B.C. ranchers, farmers recover from drought, wildfires
September 3, 2021 2:30 PM
B.C.’s ranchers can access up to $20 million to help with extraordinary expenses they incur for feed, shelter, animal health and safety, and the transportation of their livestock as a result of this year’s wildfires and drought.
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Severinski Farms receives award for 100 years of farming in B.C.
September 12, 2021 8:00 AM
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Attorney General
B.C. secures housing for people at risk of homelessness in Abbotsford
September 13, 2021 1:00 PM
The Province, through BC Housing, has secured affordable housing for the Many Ways Home Housing Society residents who were facing eviction in Abbotsford.
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Agreement signed to expedite Little Mountain redevelopment
September 10, 2021 11:45 AM
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Children and Family Development
Minister’s statement on FASD Prevention and Support Month
September 9, 2021 7:00 AM
Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, has issued the following statement about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention and Support Month:
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The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia announce an extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the province
August 13, 2021 9:10 AM
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Citizens' Services
Improving internet for people in Indigenous communities
August 23, 2021 10:00 AM
People within the territories of 10 First Nations will see improved internet speeds and reliability this fall as record investments from the Connecting British Columbia program continue to support improved connectivity for Indigenous peoples.
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Faster internet for Denman, Hornby islands
August 5, 2021 9:15 AM
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Education
Sixteen new, improved schools to start school year
September 2, 2021 11:15 AM
Right in time for the new school year, more than 8,600 students will be returning to safer and modernized classrooms at 16 new or improved schools throughout the province.
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Double the funding and fun for 60 school playgrounds
September 10, 2021 11:00 AM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Clean-tech companies put B.C.’s Hydrogen Strategy into action
August 21, 2021 8:00 AM
Two Lower Mainland companies are helping B.C. transition to a clean-energy future by advancing the use of hydrogen technology, creating jobs and supporting B.C.’s Hydrogen Strategy.
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Clean-tech companies increasing B.C.’s profile in ZEV market
August 24, 2021 1:30 PM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Another 1,000 kilometres of shoreline slated for cleanup
August 5, 2021 1:15 PM
Three new projects, in partnership with coastal Indigenous Nations, will target marine debris along B.C.’s shoreline, including more remote areas in Haida Gwaii and the Discovery Islands.
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Province taking action to recycle more products
September 10, 2021 2:30 PM
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Finance
Updated forecast signals strong recovery for B.C., pandemic uncertainty remains
September 13, 2021 11:00 AM
Despite ongoing uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, current forecasts show an increase in revenues and a reduction in the deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year as British Columbia’s strong vaccination rates are supporting a swift economic recovery in many sectors.
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More than $1.45 million raised for B.C. residents affected by wildfires
September 15, 2021 7:45 AM
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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
B.C. wildfires: quick statistics
September 10, 2021 6:00 AM
The wildfire situation is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.
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People asked to remain alert as fire season continues
September 2, 2021 7:45 AM
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Health
BC Vaccine Card increases confidence, keeps businesses open, makes events safer
September 13, 2021 5:45 PM
The BC Vaccine Card is now in effect throughout British Columbia, bringing people together to enjoy certain businesses and recreational events safely.
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B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
September 17, 2021 3:00 PM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Joint statement on visiting Kamloops Indian Residential School public memorial
July 30, 2021 11:45 AM
Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued a joint statement after Rankin was invited to visit the public memorial at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School:
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B.C. to mark Sept. 30 as day of commemoration
August 3, 2021 1:33 PM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 16 British Columbians
August 2, 2021 6:15 AM
Sixteen exceptional people will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition, Lt. Gov. Janet Austin, chancellor of the order, has announced.
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Premier’s statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
April 9, 2021 8:08 AM
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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Mass timber buildings on the rise in B.C.
September 17, 2021 1:30 PM
The City of New Westminster is joining the growing list of B.C. municipalities participating in the Province’s Tall Wood Initiative that allows the construction of 12-storey mass timber buildings.
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Province invests in post-secondary research innovation for a stronger B.C.
August 13, 2021 9:30 AM
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Labour
Have your say on B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave
August 5, 2021 9:00 AM
British Columbians are invited to provide input into the development of made-in-B.C. permanent paid sick leave to support workers and protect workplaces.
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New rules protect young workers
July 21, 2021 2:30 PM
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Mental Health and Addictions
Plan leads transformation of mental health, addictions care: report
September 14, 2021 11:15 AM
A new progress report confirms people in B.C. are already getting better access to mental health and substance use services, achieved through government’s 10-year plan, A Pathway to Hope.
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More training resources for suicide prevention on campus
September 10, 2021 7:00 AM
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Municipal Affairs
Provincial support helps boost community literacy
September 17, 2021 10:00 AM
Children and their families throughout British Columbia will continue to benefit from local literacy programs with support from the annual Raise-a-Reader campaign Sept 17-24.
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B.C., UBCM reaffirm reconciliation efforts with updated MOU
September 14, 2021 2:35 PM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Provincial state of emergency to end
September 13, 2021 4:30 PM
Based on advice from emergency management and wildfire officials, British Columbia’s provincial state of emergency, enacted to support provincial wildfire response, will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 (Pacific time).
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B.C. wildfire evacuees to get additional financial support
August 25, 2021 11:00 AM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Class 1 truck driver training will benefit unemployed youth
August 23, 2021 8:00 AM
As many as eight eligible British Columbians will get employability and occupational skills training to prepare them for jobs as professional logging truck drivers in the Okanagan.
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New public-works technician training offered in Vancouver
August 27, 2021 8:30 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
New fund launched for community events
August 27, 2021 10:15 AM
The Province will begin accepting applications on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, to support B.C.-based events through the new Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund.
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Host cities announced for BC Winter and Summer Games
July 28, 2021 11:30 AM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Communities to receive new cycling and walking pathways, connections
September 17, 2021 11:40 AM
People in communities throughout B.C. will soon benefit from better cycling, pedestrian and other active-transportation infrastructure that will safely connect neighbourhoods to parks, schools and town centres.
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Container trucking commissioner to begin next phase of consultations
September 10, 2021 12:00 PM