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Office of the Premier
Premier's statement on five years of delivering results for people
July 18, 2022 10:00 AM
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to mark the five-year anniversary of forming a government that puts people first:
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Vancouver named FIFA World Cup 2026 official host city
June 16, 2022 2:37 PM
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Advanced Education and Skills Training
British Columbia trains, recruits more allied health professionals
July 19, 2022 9:00 AM
British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their health-care needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout B.C.
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Turning the page on adult literacy with increased funding
July 25, 2022 12:00 PM
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Agriculture and Food
BC Fairs launches Buy BC agriculture trivia contest
July 27, 2022 10:30 AM
BC Fairs are taking British Columbians on a journey this summer with an online Buy BC-themed trivia challenge that explores local products made in the province.
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New funding supports farmers, takes action on climate resiliency
July 27, 2022 9:00 AM
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Attorney General
Settlement reached with Purdue Pharma (Canada) for opioid damages
June 29, 2022 9:08 AM
Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma (Canada) (Purdue Canada) has agreed to a first of its kind settlement in Canada resulting from B.C.-led efforts to recover health-care costs related to the sale and marketing of opioid-based pain medicines.
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New homes for women, children open in Prince George
July 14, 2022 11:45 AM
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Children and Family Development
Province seeks public input on supports for children, youth
April 20, 2022 11:15 AM
A survey about B.C’s new service approach for children and youth with support needs is now open to the public.
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Process begins to select family connections centres
May 10, 2022 4:08 PM
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Citizens' Services
Fast, reliable internet, cell coverage coming to Nass Valley
July 12, 2022 2:30 PM
More than 500 households in multiple Indigenous communities in the Nass Valley are set to benefit from a project that will bring high-speed internet and cellular coverage to the area.
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Connectivity achievements celebrated on Haida Gwaii
July 4, 2022 2:00 PM
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Education and Child Care
Four BC First Nations conclude self-government agreements regarding education
July 13, 2022 1:55 PM
From the First Nations Education Steering Committee: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/four-bc-first-nations-conclude-self-government-agreements-regarding-education-834404859.html
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Cultural learning can give students grad credit
June 30, 2022 11:35 AM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
British Columbians can access more in EV charger rebates
May 18, 2022 10:05 AM
The Province and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) are making it more affordable for people to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in their homes, businesses and communities.
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Minister’s statement on Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference 2022
July 6, 2022 7:30 AM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Improved transit, connected communities on the way with Surrey Langley SkyTrain
July 14, 2022 10:45 AM
The first rapid transit project south of the Fraser River in 30 years reached a new milestone with the release of the business case and formal approval of provincial funding for the project.
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B.C. strengthens actions to prepare for climate change with new strategy
June 20, 2022 1:15 PM
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Finance
Speculation and vacancy tax will help housing affordability in new communities
July 20, 2022 9:45 AM
The expansion of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax will help eliminate speculative real estate practices and turn empty units into homes for people in additional communities in B.C. struggling with housing affordability.
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B.C. enhances consumer protection for homebuyers
July 21, 2022 9:30 AM
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Forests
Hupacasasth First Nation tapping trees for sticky gold
July 18, 2022 1:00 PM
Using an innovative approach, the Hupacasath First Nation in Port Alberni is benefiting from nearly $112,000 in funding from the B.C. government as part of the Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program.
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Backcountry road closures still active for wildlife recovery
July 15, 2022 10:00 AM
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Health
B.C. encourages parents to register children under 5 for COVID-19 vaccine
July 14, 2022 2:05 PM
Approximately 208,000 eligible infants and children in British Columbia between six months and four years of age will soon be able to receive vaccine protection against COVID-19.
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British Columbia trains, recruits more allied health professionals
July 19, 2022 9:00 AM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Tahltan Central Government, B.C. make history under Declaration Act
June 6, 2022 10:38 AM
Tahltan Central Government and the Province have entered into the first consent-based decision-making agreement under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act).
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Building momentum: 2021-2022 Declaration Act Annual Report
June 30, 2022 1:00 PM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour
January 20, 2022 8:00 AM
Nominations are being accepted for the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest honour.
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Outstanding people recognized for service during the pandemic
March 22, 2022 2:30 PM
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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
British Columbia trains, recruits more allied health professionals
July 19, 2022 9:00 AM
British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their health-care needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout B.C.
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Province launching new centre for agritech innovation
July 21, 2022 9:35 AM
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Labour
B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers
May 31, 2022 8:30 AM
As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which is the highest of any province.
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B.C. expands cancer coverage for firefighters
April 22, 2022 12:30 PM
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Land, Water and Resource Stewardship
Conservation Officer Service achieves largest-ever invasive mussels decontamination
July 9, 2022 9:00 AM
When staff at B.C.’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program were notified that a high-risk watercraft heading for the Lower Mainland appeared to be covered in invasive zebra mussels, inspectors with the Conservation Officer Service (COS) immediately took action.
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Minister’s and parliamentary secretary’s statement on federal decision about salmon farms
June 22, 2022 4:20 PM
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Mental Health and Addictions
Settlement reached with Purdue Pharma (Canada) for opioid damages
June 29, 2022 9:08 AM
Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma (Canada) (Purdue Canada) has agreed to a first of its kind settlement in Canada resulting from B.C.-led efforts to recover health-care costs related to the sale and marketing of opioid-based pain medicines.
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New Foundry provides mental-health, substance-use services to youth in the Tri-Cities
July 19, 2022 10:45 AM
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Municipal Affairs
B.C. provides financial assistance for displaced Ukrainians
June 29, 2022 10:15 AM
Ukrainian citizens arriving in B.C. under the federal Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) can now apply for hardship assistance from the B.C. government.
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Municipalities open cooling centres as heat warnings issued throughout B.C.
July 25, 2022 3:30 PM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Province launches e-transfer for evacuees
July 27, 2022 11:00 AM
The Province is launching upgrades to Emergency Support Services (ESS), including direct payment for evacuees to help meet their basic needs, including food and clothing.
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Minister Blair announces over $870 million to support disaster recovery and climate resilience in British Columbia
July 18, 2022 1:12 PM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Supporting co-ops will deliver more services to British Columbians
July 26, 2022 11:15 AM
A new investment of $2 million will support the development and growth of British Columbia’s co-operative businesses, while expanding services for people who use them.
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Funding helps improve food security for women of colour
July 25, 2022 9:30 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Province seeks nominees for Medal of Good Citizenship
July 28, 2022 9:30 AM
British Columbians are encouraged to nominate their fellow citizens who have made outstanding contributions through exceptional service to their communities for this year's Medal of Good Citizenship.
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Province, viaSport partner to take abuse out of the game
July 6, 2022 2:00 PM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Improved transit, connected communities on the way with Surrey Langley SkyTrain
July 14, 2022 10:45 AM
The first rapid transit project south of the Fraser River in 30 years reached a new milestone with the release of the business case and formal approval of provincial funding for the project.
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Five-lane interchange breaks ground in Richmond
July 7, 2022 10:50 AM