BC Gov News

New fire engine enhances JIBC’s firefighter training

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 8:30 AM

First responders training at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) have access to a new fire engine with the latest technology at the Maple Ridge campus.

Parliamentary secretary's statement on 50th anniversary of Ismaili Muslim community's first mass settlement in Canada

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 7:30 AM

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Ismaili Muslim community’s first mass settlement in Canada:

Post-Secondary Employers’ Association reaches tentative agreement with seven BCGEU support staff locals under Shared Recovery Mandate

Monday, September 26, 2022 1:30 PM

The Post-Secondary Employers’ Association (PSEA) has reached a tentative agreement at the Support Staff Multi-Employer Table (MET) under the Province’s Shared Recovery Mandate.

Youth from care benefit from new life-changing supports

Monday, September 26, 2022 11:45 AM

New rent supplements, transition workers and a no-limit earnings exemption will help youth from care make stronger transitions to adulthood.

Programs support families, make sport more accessible

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Monday, September 26, 2022 10:00 AM

Programs support families, make sport more accessible

The Province is highlighting several commitments to programs that make sporting activities more affordable for families and empower under-represented children and youth to jump back into sport and physical activities, regardless of family finances.

Free transit for kids rolls on for B.C. families

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Monday, September 26, 2022 9:30 AM

Free transit for kids rolls on for B.C. families

The Province, TransLink and BC Transit are celebrating one year of providing free public transit for kids 12 and younger, as part of its investment in affordable, safe and sustainable transportation for people.

Services continue for people with substance-use challenges

Monday, September 26, 2022 9:00 AM

People with substance-use challenges in Victoria, particularly those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, will benefit from extended life-saving services and supports.