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Monday, March 18, 2019 1:00 PM
To support the development of clean-energy projects and businesses that reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions, benefit ratepayers and provide potential economic opportunities for Indigenous communities, government has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to conduct an inquiry into the regulation of Indigenous utilities.
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Friday, March 1, 2019 11:45 AM
Katrine Conroy, B.C.'s Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, has issued the following statement after this week’s treaty negotiation meetings in Washington, D.C.:
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Monday, February 25, 2019 10:15 AM
In recognition of Mining Day at the B.C. Parliament Buildings, new resources were announced that will improve mine safety for workers and the environment, while encouraging investment and job creation with a more efficient approval process.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:52 PM
Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Thursday, February 14, 2019 12:15 PM
After years of rate hikes and billions in deferred costs at BC Hydro piled up by the previous government, the B.C. government is taking action to keep electricity rates affordable for customers by cutting costs and developing new revenue streams at the Crown corporation.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 7:02 PM
A newly released report details how the previous provincial government pressured BC Hydro into signing long-term contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) that will cost B.C. customers more than $16 billion over 20 years.
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Friday, December 21, 2018 8:45 AM
A new report captures the voices of local communities in the B.C. Columbia River Basin and summarizes what residents think should be addressed in a modernized Columbia River Treaty.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018 3:00 PM
Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, has introduced amendments to the Oil and Gas Activities Act that will better protect people and the environment.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 1:00 PM
In a move aimed at removing a major source of air pollution and climate change, the provincial government has put British Columbia on a path to require the sale of all new light-duty cars and trucks to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the year 2040.
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Friday, October 19, 2018 11:00 AM
Katrine Conroy, Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, issued the following statement after this week’s treaty negotiation meetings in Portland, Ore.:
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