Office of the Premier
Crofton mill gets workers back on the job with provincial, federal funding
January 20, 2023 9:05 AM
More than 100 jobs will resume at Paper Excellence’s Crofton Mill facility, resulting from a partnership and funding from the provincial and federal governments, as the mill retools to manufacture new pulp products that reduce the need for single-use plastics.
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Province, Blueberry River First Nations reach agreement
January 18, 2023 2:39 PM
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Agriculture and Food
Supporting B.C. jobs, food security through agritech
January 26, 2023 11:30 AM
Four B.C. businesses that are developing solutions to help ensure the province’s food systems remain secure, resilient and sustainable are the first to receive funding through the recently launched B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI).
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Planning underway for new B.C. plant and animal health lab
January 26, 2023 9:45 AM
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Attorney General
New premier delivers action to expand housing supply within first days
November 21, 2022 10:43 AM
To help deliver more good homes for people, the Province is introducing new laws to build the homes people need, make it possible for homes that are vacant to be rented and remove discriminatory age and rental restrictions in stratas that hurt young families.
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Increased funding for Human Rights Tribunal will make justice more accessible
January 4, 2023 10:00 AM
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Children and Family Development
Operators announced for pilot family connections centres
January 5, 2023 9:30 AM
Families of children and youth with support needs can soon access supports and services through newly established pilot family connections centres in four B.C. communities.
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First rent supplements begin for youth from care in B.C.
December 21, 2022 8:30 AM
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Citizens' Services
Access to high-speed internet available in Ruth Lake, Deka Lake in time for holidays
December 22, 2022 10:00 AM
More than 700 households in the Deka Lake and Ruth Lake communities can now access quality, reliable high-speed internet with the completion of a fibre-to-the-home network.
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Streamlined registry services make B.C. businesses easier to operate
November 24, 2022 1:30 PM
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Education and Child Care
B.C. launches anti-racism action plan for K-12 students
January 23, 2023 11:15 AM
Empowering students and educators to identify and take action against racism and discrimination in British Columbia schools is the aim of a new provincial K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan launched on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
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Students learning in new classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary
January 18, 2023 10:00 AM
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Large-scale emergency exercise simulates Lower Mainland earthquake
February 3, 2023 2:30 PM
The Province and Public Safety Canada are kicking off a large-scale emergency preparedness training exercise in British Columbia with a simulated alert sent to Exercise Coastal Response 2023 participants.
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Communities benefit from disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation funding
February 3, 2023 12:10 PM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Province, Blueberry River First Nations reach agreement
January 18, 2023 2:39 PM
The B.C. government and Blueberry River First Nations have reached a historic agreement that will guide them forward in a partnership approach to land, water and resource stewardship that ensures Blueberry River members can meaningfully exercise their Treaty 8 rights, and provide stability and predictability for industry in the region.
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Remote First Nations communities advance clean-energy projects
January 16, 2023 11:30 AM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Province, Blueberry River First Nations reach agreement
January 18, 2023 2:39 PM
The B.C. government and Blueberry River First Nations have reached a historic agreement that will guide them forward in a partnership approach to land, water and resource stewardship that ensures Blueberry River members can meaningfully exercise their Treaty 8 rights, and provide stability and predictability for industry in the region.
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Province adds more items to B.C.’s recycling system
January 6, 2023 8:30 AM
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Finance
New protections in place for homebuyers in B.C.
January 3, 2023 9:30 AM
Homebuyers in B.C. now have better protection in the real estate market as the homebuyer protection period takes effect on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
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Help with costs arrives for British Columbians
January 5, 2023 9:00 AM
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Forests
Crofton mill gets workers back on the job with provincial, federal funding
January 20, 2023 9:05 AM
More than 100 jobs will resume at Paper Excellence’s Crofton Mill facility, resulting from a partnership and funding from the provincial and federal governments, as the mill retools to manufacture new pulp products that reduce the need for single-use plastics.
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Province, Blueberry River First Nations reach agreement
January 18, 2023 2:39 PM
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Health
Nurses receive support to join B.C.’s health system more quickly
January 9, 2023 12:46 PM
The Province is making it easier for internationally educated nurses to work in B.C.’s health-care system with new financial supports and a faster, more efficient assessment pathway.
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Province provides update on respiratory illness season
January 13, 2023 12:55 PM
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Housing
New permitting strategy will help build homes faster
January 16, 2023 9:48 AM
The Province is taking another step to tackle the housing crisis by creating a one-stop-shop approach to provincial permitting to help speed up approvals and construction to build more homes.
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New fund will protect thousands of renters in B.C.
January 12, 2023 10:45 AM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Province, Blueberry River First Nations reach agreement
January 18, 2023 2:39 PM
The B.C. government and Blueberry River First Nations have reached a historic agreement that will guide them forward in a partnership approach to land, water and resource stewardship that ensures Blueberry River members can meaningfully exercise their Treaty 8 rights, and provide stability and predictability for industry in the region.
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Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Province partner to create Oomiiqsu Mother Centre
November 8, 2022 2:15 PM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Nominate an exceptional citizen for B.C.’s highest honour
January 6, 2023 9:30 AM
Nominations are being accepted for the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest honour.
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Fifteen British Columbians honoured for dedication to service
December 5, 2022 10:30 AM
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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Crofton mill gets workers back on the job with provincial, federal funding
January 20, 2023 9:05 AM
More than 100 jobs will resume at Paper Excellence’s Crofton Mill facility, resulting from a partnership and funding from the provincial and federal governments, as the mill retools to manufacture new pulp products that reduce the need for single-use plastics.
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New jobs fund will support employment, resilient economies
January 17, 2023 2:05 PM
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Labour
Reminder to have your say about app-based ride-hailing, food-delivery work
January 3, 2023 9:00 AM
Time is running out to share your thoughts about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work in B.C.
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Farm workers who hand-harvest crops get rate increase Jan. 1
December 29, 2022 9:00 AM
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Mental Health and Addictions
B.C. takes action to save lives, build new connections of care with drug decriminalization
January 30, 2023 10:38 AM
The Province is taking a critical step to end the shame and stigma that prevents people with substance-use challenges from reaching out for life-saving help as B.C.’s decriminalization of people who use drugs comes into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
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Richmond offers integrated mental-health, substance-use supports for young people
January 12, 2023 12:00 PM
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Municipal Affairs
Province cancels student health fee for people fleeing war in Ukraine
December 19, 2022 5:15 PM
On Dec. 19, 2022, the government enacted the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel International Student Health Fee Remission Regulation.
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Grants for Lower Mainland non-profits improve arts, culture, sports access
December 8, 2022 9:24 AM
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
B.C. trains more paramedics for emergency health care
February 2, 2023 1:30 PM
British Columbians will have improved access to emergency health services as the Province invests approximately $2 million into expanding paramedic training programs in communities around the province.
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Skills Roadmap helps people in the mining sector
January 20, 2023 8:00 AM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
ICBC files for no increase to basic insurance rates for two more years
December 12, 2022 10:19 AM
Government reforms to ICBC are paying off with affordable, steady rates and fiscal stability for people.
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Review highlights B.C.’s strong pandemic response, opportunities for enhancement
December 2, 2022 1:15 PM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Funding Indigenous-led non-profits a step toward reconciliation
February 3, 2023 3:35 PM
Approximately $5 million in grants have been committed to 23 Indigenous-led non-profit organizations from the Indigenous Resilience and Recovery Grant Initiative.
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Medical lab assistant training opens doors to in-demand jobs
January 30, 2023 8:30 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Fifteen British Columbians honoured for dedication to service
December 5, 2022 10:30 AM
The Government of B.C. has selected 15 British Columbians to receive the Medal of Good Citizenship for their dedication and selfless service to their communities.
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Province supports inclusive, diverse arts sector with $2.7 million
December 15, 2022 1:30 PM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
New funding supports more accessible taxis
February 1, 2023 11:15 AM
British Columbians who use wheelchairs or have other accessibility needs will soon see more accessible taxis on the road with the launch of the Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP).
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Safety improvements ahead for Highway 5A
January 20, 2023 1:05 PM
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Province, Blueberry River First Nations reach agreement
January 18, 2023 2:39 PM
The B.C. government and Blueberry River First Nations have reached a historic agreement that will guide them forward in a partnership approach to land, water and resource stewardship that ensures Blueberry River members can meaningfully exercise their Treaty 8 rights, and provide stability and predictability for industry in the region.
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New permitting strategy will help build homes faster
January 16, 2023 9:48 AM