Office of the Premier
Cellphone restrictions in schools take effect as part of actions to keep kids safe, healthy
August 27, 2024 12:10 PM
Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy.
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B.C. powering growth in the Fraser Valley with clean electricity
August 28, 2024 11:40 AM
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Agriculture and Food
B.C. farmers getting more support to grow food using tech
August 20, 2024 8:45 AM
B.C. farmers are getting help with adopting new labour-saving technologies that will enhance their profitability, productivity and efficiency, while helping to improve food security in the province.
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B.C. strengthens tree-fruit sector, protects growers, workers
August 13, 2024 11:20 AM
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Attorney General
Nominations open for King’s Counsel designation
August 12, 2024 8:00 AM
Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2024 will open on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.
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Provincial court to use Cowichan Tribes laws for child and family services
August 1, 2024 9:30 AM
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Children and Family Development
Province takes new direction for vulnerable children, families
July 16, 2024 11:37 AM
Keeping children, youth and families safe and connected to the supports they need will be the focus of a new government-wide approach that reimagines how services are delivered throughout the province.
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Children in care are being seen, heard, protected
July 11, 2024 2:30 PM
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Citizens' Services
High-speed internet access available in Hartley Bay
August 27, 2024 8:00 AM
People in the village of Hartley Bay now have access to high-speed internet, unlocking reliable, faster access to digital services and economic opportunities.
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New connectivity funding will benefit rural communities
July 17, 2024 9:30 AM
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Education and Child Care
Construction begins on Burke Mountain school in Coquitlam
August 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Two projects, including the new Burke Mountain school, will bring more than 1,000 new student seats to the fast-growing community of Coquitlam.
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More spaces open for Richmond students
August 28, 2024 2:45 PM
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Public notifications and evacuation route planning will strengthen community safety
August 20, 2024 8:30 AM
To help keep people safe and informed during emergencies, the Province is providing funding to communities in B.C. to improve planning for emergency evacuation routes and public notifications.
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Province supports search-and-rescue teams for a safer backcountry
August 1, 2024 2:45 PM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
B.C. powering growth in the Fraser Valley with clean electricity
August 28, 2024 11:40 AM
BC Hydro will construct approximately $1 billion worth of capital projects in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, Hope and Harrison Hot Springs over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid to provide clean power for homes, businesses and growing transportation needs.
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B.C. powering growth in Richmond with clean electricity
August 20, 2024 9:15 AM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Province acquires land to expand Okanagan Lake Park
August 28, 2024 10:15 AM
A waterfront property along Okanagan Lake will gain permanent protection so more people can enjoy outdoor recreation in B.C.’s Interior.
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New projects underway to clean up another 1,900 km of B.C. shoreline
August 14, 2024 8:15 AM
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Finance
Public accounts show B.C. put people first amid wildfires, global challenges
August 22, 2024 1:00 PM
The Province supported people through a record wildfire season and a global economic slowdown in 2023-24, while continuing to build the schools, hospitals and homes people need.
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More help with everyday costs coming for more families
July 18, 2024 10:10 AM
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Forests
Vancouver Island Nations will have safer community access roads
August 6, 2024 11:15 AM
Toquaht Nation and Uchucklesaht Tribe members on the west coast of Vancouver Island will have safer access to their communities with new improvements coming to forest service roads.
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New upgrades to Beaver Lodge support local recreation
August 16, 2024 11:30 AM
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Health
Provincial health officer’s statement on ensuring children’s vaccinations are up to date
August 19, 2024 8:30 AM
Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to make sure children in B.C. are up to date on all their vaccines as part of back-to-school preparations:
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Second urgent and primary care centre coming to Vernon
August 23, 2024 12:00 PM
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Housing
Nearly 1,500 affordable homes protected through Rental Protection Fund
August 22, 2024 11:25 AM
The Rental Protection Fund has helped protect 75 more affordable rental homes for people in Squamish and North Vancouver.
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More temporary homes coming for people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna
August 26, 2024 9:45 AM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
K’ómoks First Nation, Canada, B.C. take important step to advance reconciliation by initialling draft K’ómoks Treaty
July 22, 2024 11:00 AM
Elected Chief Ken Price of the K’ómoks First Nation (K’ómoks); Gary Anandasangaree, federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Murray Rankin, B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, marked a significant milestone toward renewing their nation-to-nation relationships.
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Vancouver Island Nations will have safer community access roads
August 6, 2024 11:15 AM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
35 years of excellence: 12 outstanding individuals honoured
August 5, 2024 6:15 AM
Twelve individuals who exemplify excellence have been appointed to the Order of British Columbia in this special anniversary year.
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People in British Columbia honoured for dedication to service
August 5, 2024 7:45 AM
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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
New upgrades to Beaver Lodge support local recreation
August 16, 2024 11:30 AM
A popular recreational forest area in the Campbell River area is receiving some much-needed upgrades.
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Minister’s statement on July Labour Force Survey results
August 9, 2024 9:30 AM
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Labour
Income protection options expanded for child actors
July 8, 2024 9:00 AM
Child actors in B.C.’s recorded entertainment industry will now have a choice between two options for protecting a portion of their income.
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Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers
June 12, 2024 2:15 PM
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Mental Health and Addictions
New provincewide Opioid Treatment Access Line provides same-day access to care
August 27, 2024 2:30 PM
The Province has launched the Opioid Treatment Access Line to make it faster and easier for people to get life-saving medication to treat opioid-use disorder and get connected to same-day care.
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Improved mental-health, addictions services available to Surrey youth
August 22, 2024 12:15 PM
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Municipal Affairs
Water infrastructure upgrades across British Columbia
August 22, 2024 12:26 PM
From Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/08/water-infrastructure-upgrades-across-british-columbia.html
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New low mobility trails unveiled at Pioneer Park
August 22, 2024 11:50 AM
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Expanded gathering place supports Indigenous culture on campus
August 29, 2024 9:30 AM
Indigenous students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) now have access to more space for ceremonial and support services with the opening of the newly expanded space in the Shq’apthut (a gathering place) building on campus.
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B.C. taking action to prevent overdoses, make students safer on campus
September 3, 2024 11:30 AM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
New funding strengthens police work that combats online child exploitation
August 24, 2024 10:00 AM
Police in B.C. will soon have more tools to enhance their efforts in protecting children online and strengthen abilities to pursue, disrupt and prosecute offenders.
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Model advances public safety, connects people to services in Campbell River
August 22, 2024 3:30 PM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Government taking action to help people out of poverty
July 24, 2024 9:15 AM
People facing complex barriers will have better access to employment opportunities with the launch of wraparound services that support the most vulnerable on their path to employment readiness.
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Community funding boost makes more free, healthy food available
August 22, 2024 9:15 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
People in British Columbia honoured for dedication to service
August 5, 2024 7:45 AM
Eighteen people in British Columbia are being honoured with the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their extraordinary contributions to their communities.
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Province provides updates for FIFA World Cup 26
April 30, 2024 3:15 PM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Better transportation coming south of the Fraser as Surrey Langley SkyTrain approaches fall construction
August 15, 2024 1:00 PM
Communities south of the Fraser River are one step closer to high-quality, low-cost transportation now that all three contracts have been awarded for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
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New Highway 1 investment will get people home sooner
August 14, 2024 1:45 PM
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Safety prioritized as water begins to overflow Chilcotin River landslide
August 5, 2024 11:10 AM
Water has begun to overflow the landslide blocking the Chilcotin River near Farwell Canyon.
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Updates to management plan provide certainty for Sunshine Coast dock owners
August 1, 2024 11:30 AM