Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Mid-Autumn Festival and Full Moon Festival:

The Province has granted extensions to 21 B.C. local governments to provide them more time to amend zoning bylaws and upgrade infrastructure for some, or all, of their community.

More people in the Lower Mainland will continue living in affordable homes and be protected from housing speculators and profiteers, thanks to the purchase of 147 units in three properties through the Rental Protection Fund.

New support for manufacturing businesses in the Lower Mainland will create jobs and promote the development of made-in-B.C. products while strengthening local economies and communities.

Police efforts to charge and prosecute people involved in gang activity in Vancouver are being bolstered as part of the Province’s actions to fight organized crime and keep people and communities safe.

The Province continues to take action to keep people and communities safe through new initiatives that help to combat gangs, fight organized crime and stop criminals from bringing violence and toxic drugs into New Westminster.