Office of the Premier
B.C. launches stronger climate plan for a better future
October 25, 2021 12:10 PM
British Columbia is launching a stronger, more ambitious climate plan to deliver on its commitment to reduce climate pollution and build a cleaner, stronger economy for people throughout B.C.
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One year of building a stronger B.C. for everyone
October 20, 2021 10:00 AM
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Advanced Education and Skills Training
Coast Mountain College adds student housing, updated library
October 14, 2021 12:15 PM
Students at the Coast Mountain College (CMTN) Terrace campus have access to more housing and improved facilities with the opening of 108 student beds and a renovated library.
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Selkirk College adds student housing in Castlegar, Nelson
October 14, 2021 2:45 PM
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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
EAT DRINK LOCAL to support B.C. restaurants
October 15, 2021 8:45 AM
The fall harvest is on, and British Columbians are encouraged to make an extra effort to support local restaurants during this year’s Buy BC: EAT DRINK LOCAL campaign.
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Buy BC funding available to support food security, economy
October 26, 2021 9:15 AM
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Attorney General
Construction underway on new rental housing in Vancouver
October 14, 2021 10:45 AM
Families and individuals with middle incomes in Vancouver will soon have access to 48 new rental homes, as construction has started on a new apartment project.
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New homes for seniors, families open in Valemount
October 13, 2021 1:00 PM
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Children and Family Development
More funding coming for children and youth with complex needs
October 25, 2021 8:35 AM
The families of children and youth with physical disabilities and other complex care needs will receive more help to pay for the medical equipment they need to live at home through a $10-million funding increase to medical equipment benefits under the At Home Program.
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Smartphones keep youth in care connected to family, services
October 14, 2021 9:15 AM
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Citizens' Services
Amendments strengthen access to information, protect people’s privacy
October 18, 2021 1:50 PM
British Columbia is taking important steps to strengthen B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) to deliver better, more inclusive services to people, businesses and public-sector organizations.
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Improving internet for people in Indigenous communities
August 23, 2021 10:00 AM
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Education
Seamless Day Kindergarten pilot program expands
October 18, 2021 9:25 AM
Some of B.C.’s youngest learners and their families will benefit from an expansion of the Seamless Day Kindergarten pilot program as it grows from four schools to 25.
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New guidelines support K-12 boards considering staff vaccine requirements
October 22, 2021 3:45 PM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
EV owners can access more rebates for home, workplace charging
October 26, 2021 11:15 AM
British Columbians wanting to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at their condominium building or their place of work can access further funding to help buy and install EV chargers through CleanBC’s Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program.
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Province investing in proposed world-leading clean fuels plant in Merritt
October 14, 2021 11:15 AM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
B.C. launches stronger climate plan for a better future
October 25, 2021 12:10 PM
British Columbia is launching a stronger, more ambitious climate plan to deliver on its commitment to reduce climate pollution and build a cleaner, stronger economy for people throughout B.C.
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Province takes aim at banning problem plastics
October 26, 2021 12:25 PM
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Finance
Societies amendment act delivers greater flexibility, ensures transparency
October 6, 2021 1:50 PM
Legislation that will update and improve the legislative framework for the creation and governance of British Columbia societies has been introduced.
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Proof of vaccination for B.C. public service to increase workplace confidence, stop spread
October 5, 2021 11:15 AM
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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Backcountry road closures to aid wildlife recovery
October 22, 2021 9:30 AM
Due to severe wildfire damage in areas of the Thompson Okanagan and one area in the Kootenays, 15 motor-vehicle closures under the Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation of the Wildlife Act are in effect.
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Revamped forest policy puts environment, people first
October 20, 2021 2:45 PM
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Health
Provincewide booster dose is next step in COVID-19 immunization plan
October 26, 2021 4:20 PM
More people in B.C. will start to receive invitations for a COVID-19 booster shot as the Province continues its COVID-19 immunization plan, prioritizing B.C.’s elderly and most at-risk through to the December holiday.
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B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
October 26, 2021 4:36 PM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Enhancing Indigenous-led wellness supports for residential school survivors
September 27, 2021 1:15 PM
Indigenous service providers are receiving $1.5 million in provincial funding to address the urgent need for culturally safe and trauma-informed mental health and wellness supports for residential school survivors and Indigenous peoples as a result of the ongoing findings at former Indian Residential Schools.
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Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, B.C. reach milestone agreement to advance shared reconciliation work
October 14, 2021 3:30 PM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 16 British Columbians
August 2, 2021 6:15 AM
Sixteen exceptional people will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition, Lt. Gov. Janet Austin, chancellor of the order, has announced.
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Premier’s statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
April 9, 2021 8:08 AM
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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Small Business Week kicks off; B.C. hits pandemic supports milestone
October 18, 2021 10:15 AM
Resilience, perseverance and innovation are the cornerstone of this year’s Small Business Week, Oct. 17-23.
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Innovation grants help B.C. manufacturers grow, create jobs
October 20, 2021 9:00 AM
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Labour
Options for B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave available for comment
September 22, 2021 7:30 AM
British Columbians are invited to have their say on three proposed options for permanent paid sick leave shaped by their responses to the first phase of consultation.
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New rules protecting young workers in effect Oct. 15
October 14, 2021 9:45 AM
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Mental Health and Addictions
Funding strengthens B.C.’s system of substance-use treatment, recovery care
October 13, 2021 11:00 AM
A new investment in B.C.’s system of substance-use care will build up treatment and recovery services for people who need them in communities throughout the province.
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Free community counselling program helps spread hope, stop stigma
October 10, 2021 8:30 AM
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Municipal Affairs
Province gives local government more tools to increase housing
October 26, 2021 10:15 AM
People in B.C. communities will benefit from legislative amendments that give local governments more powers to simplify and speed up their development approvals processes, helping to get the homes people need built faster.
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Communities to benefit from improved services, environmental infrastructure
October 8, 2021 9:00 AM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Grants focus on community safety: apply now
October 13, 2021 10:00 AM
Organizations throughout the province working on community safety initiatives are invited to apply to the 2021-22 Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program.
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B.C. safeguards public health, retail liquor landscape
October 4, 2021 11:30 AM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Early childhood education training leads to jobs in Nanaimo
October 14, 2021 8:30 AM
Sixteen British Columbians are qualified and working as certified early childhood educators, thanks to a Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) project from the Government of British Columbia.
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Jobs, skills training offered to male survivors of abuse
October 12, 2021 8:55 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Royal BC Museum collections and research building moving forward with procurement
October 26, 2021 8:30 AM
The B.C. government is building a new collections and research building in Colwood and has selected three bidding teams to participate in the next step of the selection process for design and construction.
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More children, youth will be able to get in the game
September 18, 2021 10:00 AM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Mandatory training will improve safety for commercial drivers
October 6, 2021 9:30 AM
Safer, more skilled commercial drivers will be travelling B.C. roads with the implementation of mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver’s licence applicants.
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Kicking Horse Canyon project reaches first milestone
October 15, 2021 10:30 AM