BC Gov News

Launch of spring COVID-19 vaccine boosters marks end of respiratory illness season

Monday, April 8, 2024 1:30 PM

Starting Monday, April 8, 2024, people in British Columbia will have access to a free spring COVID-19 vaccine booster to maintain and extend protection for themselves and their loved ones against serious illnesses from COVID-19.

Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in February

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Friday, April 5, 2024 11:15 AM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in February 2024:

TradeUpBC builds, enhances tradespeoples’ skills

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Friday, April 5, 2024 10:15 AM

Tradespeople in British Columbia now have access to new and specialized training opportunities through TradeUpBC, an online hub that supports experienced trades professionals and employers.

Minister’s statement on March Labour Force Survey results

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Friday, April 5, 2024 9:30 AM

Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for March 2024:

New legislation paves the way for police reform

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Thursday, April 4, 2024 10:21 AM

Changes introduced to the Police Act will improve governance and oversight of policing as part of the Province’s work to make systemic improvements to the policing and public safety landscape in B.C.

Flipping tax means more homes for families, not speculators

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:30 PM

B.C. is taking action to target housing speculation to make sure more people can find an affordable home in the communities where they live and work.

New zoning, amenities, tenant protections support people, create livable communities

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:56 PM

New measures are coming that will improve the ability of local governments to build more affordable, livable communities for people and help tenants facing eviction from redevelopment.

BC Hydro issues call for new clean electricity to power B.C.’s future

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:15 PM

Graphic with image showing adult and child walking into home, and an EV plugged in in the foreground.

BC Hydro has launched a call for power to ensure that people and businesses will have the clean, affordable electricity needed to power B.C.’s growing economy and create jobs throughout the province.