As a new semester starts at post-secondary institutions, government is working to support students in creating safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for them.

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, has released the following statement about an upcoming trade mission to Seattle from Sept. 8-12, 2022, to showcase B.C.’s competitive advantage and to develop new economic opportunities:

More people in B.C. living with cystic fibrosis will be eligible for a medication called Trikafta, as eligibility criteria will be expanded on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, based on a recommendation from the Canadian Drug Expert Committee (CDEC).

Glen MacInnes has been appointed as the new container trucking commissioner and Karm Jauhal has been appointed deputy commissioner.

The Province has released provincial greenhouse gas emissions numbers for 2020 as part of its most recent annual provincial inventory.

A tentative agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate has been reached between the Public Service Agency and the BC General Employees’ Union.

Provincial scientists are asking for help as they investigate several unexpected white sturgeon deaths in the Lower Fraser and Nechako rivers.

People will soon be able to get better protection against COVID-19, as the Province rolls out the new combination bivalent vaccine through its fall booster program.