Office of the Premier
Revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown supports businesses, tourism
May 12, 2023 1:15 PM
The revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown is being supported by the Province with $2.2 million to create a more vibrant neighbourhood for residents, visitors and businesses.
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New partnership with AbCellera will create jobs, help address global health-care challenges
May 24, 2023 10:15 AM
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Agriculture and Food
Historic investment in food security supports British Columbians
March 7, 2023 10:55 AM
The Province is investing more than $200 million in food security to ensure people have better access to an increased supply of affordable, local food.
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Farmers, ranchers, processors supported by new Canada-B.C. partnership
March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
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Attorney General
B.C. makes it easier to get money awarded through the courts
May 1, 2023 1:48 PM
New legislation will make it easier for people to get money owed to them following a civil court decision.
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B.C. offers protection for people’s intimate images
May 4, 2023 9:00 AM
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Children and Family Development
B.C. boosts payments for children in foster, kinship, out-of-care placements
March 29, 2023 12:30 PM
Foster parents and others who support vulnerable children and youth will soon have more assistance with monthly costs, with an increase to payments that help cover food, clothing and transportation costs for children and youth in their care.
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Access to post-secondary education expanded for former youth in care
March 14, 2023 10:15 AM
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Citizens' Services
Data improvements for gender, sex make services more inclusive
May 11, 2023 1:30 PM
New standards for gender and sex data will help make data collection more inclusive and provide more accurate information for programs and services in B.C.
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More cell connectivity means safer travel on Highway 14
May 4, 2023 12:45 PM
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Education and Child Care
School food programs get historic investment to help feed kids
April 4, 2023 12:30 PM
More children and youth will have access to healthy meals and snacks at school through the Province’s new Feeding Futures funding, which invests in building and expanding local school food programs.
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Students get improved air quality in B.C. schools
March 15, 2023 2:30 PM
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Stronger local emergency response, recovery keeps people safer
May 24, 2023 2:00 PM
More than 100 local governments and First Nations will benefit from provincial funding to support and enhance the work of local emergency operations centres.
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Financial assistance available for people affected by flooding
May 16, 2023 10:45 AM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
B.C. drives industry shift to cleaner heavy-duty transportation
April 27, 2023 9:45 AM
British Columbia’s commercial vehicle sector is accelerating toward the clean transportation economy with provincial support to help organizations achieve their climate goals, reduce costs and remain competitive.
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B.C. expands EV charging, leads country in going electric
April 11, 2023 1:45 PM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Upgrades made to Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
May 10, 2023 7:30 AM
People hiking the popular Juan de Fuca Marine Trail on southern Vancouver Island can enjoy enhanced camping facilities with the addition of 50 new elevated tent platforms at five backcountry campgrounds.
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Province enhances support for improved access to outdoor recreation
May 1, 2023 12:30 PM
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Finance
Safe money services protect people from money laundering
March 29, 2023 2:05 PM
People in B.C. can be confident that money services businesses they use will have greater oversight by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) as a new provincial regulator.
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Public registry would end hidden ownership in private businesses
March 29, 2023 1:55 PM
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Forests
Be prepared, help prevent wildfires this long weekend
May 19, 2023 8:45 AM
Residents, travellers and campers are strongly urged to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.
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Backcountry access restored after wildfire closures
May 2, 2023 3:30 PM
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Health
People encouraged to prepare for floods, wildfire risks due to anticipated heat
May 11, 2023 11:33 AM
With unseasonably hot weather forecast for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.
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Statement on the World Health Organization declaring end of COVID-19 as global emergency
May 5, 2023 3:00 PM
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Housing
New funding will help improve lives of SRO residents in Vancouver
May 18, 2023 2:45 PM
More people living in single-room occupancy (SRO) hotels in Vancouver will be able to access improved services and supports through a provincial grant of $11 million to the Downtown Eastside SRO Collaborative Society (SRO-C).
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Respite centre, 89 new affordable homes coming to North Vancouver
May 12, 2023 11:15 AM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Haida Nation, B.C. step toward reconciliation
May 9, 2023 12:45 PM
New provincial legislation supports the Haida Nation’s inherent right of governance by recognizing the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) as the government of the Haida Nation in provincial law.
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Clean energy powers Indigenous-led projects in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Interior
April 27, 2023 8:36 AM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Premier’s statement on the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
May 6, 2023 7:15 AM
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the Coronation of King Charles III, King of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth, and Queen Camilla:
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Fifteen British Columbians honoured for dedication to service
December 5, 2022 10:30 AM
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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Setting sail for growth means more jobs in B.C.’s marine industries
May 17, 2023 1:00 PM
A new B.C. Maritime Industries Strategy will chart the course for a more competitive, modernized marine sector with reduced carbon emissions, and creating more highly skilled jobs to meet growing demands.
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New partnership with AbCellera will create jobs, help address global health-care challenges
May 24, 2023 10:15 AM
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Labour
Minimum wage increases to $16.75 per hour on June 1
April 5, 2023 12:30 PM
On June 1, 2023, B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour.
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Gig work ‘what we heard’ report available online
April 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Mental Health and Addictions
New program helps people with overdose-related brain injuries
May 25, 2023 12:15 PM
British Columbians living with brain injuries related to substance use now have access to specialized supports through a first-of-its-kind program in Canada.
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B.C. enhances access to addictions support for women and girls
May 17, 2023 9:30 AM
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Municipal Affairs
Public libraries see historic funding boost from Province
March 24, 2023 10:45 AM
Public library users in communities throughout B.C. will benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information through $45 million in provincial funding.
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Upgrades secure drinking water system in Prince Rupert
March 17, 2023 9:38 AM
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
New student housing opens at Simon Fraser University
May 19, 2023 9:45 AM
Simon Fraser University (SFU) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of a new residence hall at the Burnaby campus, reducing housing pressures in the community.
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Province unveils new process for skilled trades certification
May 11, 2023 8:30 AM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Unexplained wealth orders crack down on organized crime
March 30, 2023 11:25 AM
The B.C. government is targeting organized crime by creating a new suite of tools to seize proceeds of crime, such as fast cars, glamourous homes and luxury goods, making gang life unprofitable.
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Dedicated hubs target repeat violent offending to build safer communities
April 12, 2023 12:30 PM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
New funding helps more people in need have access to healthy food
May 18, 2023 10:45 AM
A new Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank warehouse will help people get access to fresh, nutritious food, and boost food recovery and delivery services across Vancouver Island.
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New training prepares people for more jobs in social services sector
May 4, 2023 8:15 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown supports businesses, tourism
May 12, 2023 1:15 PM
The revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown is being supported by the Province with $2.2 million to create a more vibrant neighbourhood for residents, visitors and businesses.
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RBCM’s Old Town reopening with new approach
May 9, 2023 11:30 AM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Rebates make new e-bike purchases more affordable
May 25, 2023 10:15 AM
In time for GoByBike Week, the Province is offering rebates on the purchase of eligible new e-bikes for people who want to add some power to their pedal and start commuting by bike.
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Aviation investments support essential services, economic growth
May 19, 2023 10:15 AM
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
McLeod Lake Indian Band, Province sign agreements to protect treaty rights
May 3, 2023 9:15 AM
The Province of B.C. and McLeod Lake Indian Band have reached new agreements outlining how co-management and stewardship of the land and natural resources in the Nation’s territory will evolve.
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Communities along Fraser River benefit from increased flood resilience
May 2, 2023 11:30 AM