Office of the Premier
B.C. moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 immunization plan, protects seniors
March 1, 2021 10:40 AM
More than 400,000 people in British Columbia will be immunized from March to early April as the Province moves into Phase 2 of the largest immunization rollout in B.C.’s history.
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Province provides update, next steps for Site C
February 26, 2021 11:13 AM
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Advanced Education and Skills Training
Financial flexibility supports post-secondary sector
February 12, 2021 1:00 PM
The Government of British Columbia is supporting post-secondary students, staff and faculty with new changes that offer more financial flexibility for public post-secondary institutions (PSIs) impacted by COVID-19.
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Micro credentials fast track to high-demand jobs
February 8, 2021 1:15 PM
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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
COVID-19 recovery programs to support farmers
December 1, 2020 1:17 PM
Two new programs, and increased support for a third one, will help improve food security and build a stronger economy following COVID-19.
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New technology strengthens food security, safety
February 1, 2021 11:30 AM
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Attorney General
Preventing renovictions, extending rent freeze to benefit tenants
March 1, 2021 1:47 PM
Legislative changes, if passed, will build on the Province’s work to give British Columbians more security by extending the rent freeze to Dec. 31, 2021.
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Affordable homes under construction in Squamish
February 22, 2021 9:00 AM
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Children and Family Development
Supports for youth in care extended another year
February 9, 2021 10:45 AM
Youth and young adults set to transition from government care will be able to stay in their living arrangements for up to one additional year as the Province extends COVID-19 emergency measures.
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Kootenay parents to benefit from more child care spaces
March 1, 2021 8:40 AM
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Citizens' Services
Westshore welcomes BC Public Service’s first fully mobile workspace
February 18, 2021 10:30 AM
BC Public Service employees who live in the Westshore and surrounding communities can now work closer to home at the new Westhills ShareSpace – a modern, spacious and flexible co-working office.
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Service BC welcomes Health Insurance BC to provincial contact centre
February 1, 2021 8:30 AM
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Education
Enhanced safety measures for K-12 schools
February 4, 2021 10:15 AM
Enhanced safety measures and $121.2 million in federal funding are on the way, as the Province continues to strengthen health and safety plans in K-12 schools to keep students, teachers and staff safe during the pandemic.
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K-12 schools supported by regional COVID-19 rapid response teams
March 2, 2021 9:30 AM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Province provides update, next steps for Site C
February 26, 2021 11:13 AM
The Government of British Columbia is acting to address the challenges facing Site C from COVID-19 and other factors to ensure the project is completed safely, providing British Columbians with clean, reliable and affordable electricity for the next 100 years.
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B.C. charging ahead with EV fleet supports
February 1, 2021 12:15 PM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
2021 camping season reservations opening for B.C. residents
February 24, 2021 11:00 AM
The official start of the 2021 camping season is still a few months away, but people living in B.C. can soon begin reserving campsites in provincial parks to help plan trips close to home.
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Cleanup nets tonnes of plastics, marine gear, polystyrene and more
February 8, 2021 10:00 AM
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Finance
Property tax grant program streamlined for quicker service
March 2, 2021 10:15 AM
Starting in 2021, B.C. homeowners will apply for their homeowner grant through the Province, not their municipality, which will make applying for the grant quicker and easier.
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Funding supports businesses to launch online
February 3, 2021 1:15 PM
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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Province launches FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund
January 28, 2021 11:03 AM
The B.C. government is investing $10 million in a new FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund, as part of its economic recovery plan to create jobs and help communities cope with the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New grants to help use more wood fibre
February 1, 2021 9:00 AM
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Health
B.C. moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 immunization plan, protects seniors
March 1, 2021 10:40 AM
More than 400,000 people in British Columbia will be immunized from March to early April as the Province moves into Phase 2 of the largest immunization rollout in B.C.’s history.
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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates
March 5, 2021 4:02 PM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Joint statement on Black Shirt Day
January 15, 2021 11:30 AM
Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15, 2021:
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Funding supports businesses to launch online
February 3, 2021 1:15 PM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Applications open for French-language funding
January 19, 2021 2:30 PM
The Province is accepting applications from non-profit organizations for one-time funding for projects and initiatives that support British Columbia’s francophone community.
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Nominate an exceptional citizen for B.C.’s highest honour
January 15, 2021 10:45 AM
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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Business recovery grant program extended
March 4, 2021 9:00 AM
The B.C. government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program to ensure businesses have the time they need to apply.
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State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response
March 2, 2021 4:00 PM
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Labour
Temporary layoff extensions protect thousands of jobs
September 2, 2020 12:15 PM
The Province has protected jobs and workers impacted by COVID-19 with an online variance application that simplified the process to extend temporary layoffs, resulting in the approval of more than 500 variances that protect more than 9,100 jobs across a variety of economic sectors.
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WorkSafeBC guidelines support safe reopening of businesses
May 15, 2020 1:45 PM
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Mental Health and Addictions
RNs begin prescribing addiction treatment medications, a Canadian first
February 8, 2021 9:00 AM
The first cohort of registered nurses (RNs) is on track to begin prescribing medications for treatment of opioid use disorder, as part of B.C.’s leading-edge overdose response plan.
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Funds support access to addictions treatment, recovery services during COVID-19
January 28, 2021 8:30 AM
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Municipal Affairs
New funding for conservation, public safety boosts community programs
February 9, 2021 2:30 PM
Non-profits are receiving more than $11 million from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants to boost conservation and public safety programs that will benefit British Columbians around the province.
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Funding helps support healthy communities in the North
February 2, 2021 9:00 AM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
COVID-19 ICBC customer rebates to average $190
February 2, 2021 12:45 PM
ICBC customers will receive one-time rebates averaging $190 this spring – their part of $600 million that was saved due to a major decrease in crashes and costs as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
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State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response
March 2, 2021 4:00 PM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Work experience grant’s third intake expands eligibility
February 22, 2021 10:00 AM
The third intake of the Province’s Work Experience Opportunities Grant has opened to help more British Columbians move toward economic recovery, thanks to broader eligibility requirements.
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Advanced forestry skills training offered in Nanaimo
February 3, 2021 3:30 PM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Tourism industry bolstered through destination development
February 25, 2021 8:45 AM
Fifty-four new tourism projects throughout B.C. are receiving funding under the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program’s (CERIP) destination development stream.
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Funding supports businesses to launch online
February 3, 2021 1:15 PM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Economic recovery funding helps address effects of climate change
February 12, 2021 8:00 AM
People around the province are benefiting from more reliable roadways and local jobs as a result of funding from StrongerBC: BC's Economic Recovery Plan.
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New program to help students get moving
February 11, 2021 11:45 AM