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New SFU medical school moves forward to train family doctors of tomorrow

November 28, 2022 1:25 PM

A new medical school on the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Surrey campus is taking a significant step forward with the hiring of an interim dean and provincial funding to support its development.
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B.C. cabinet, First Nations’ leadership gather for important conversations

November 29, 2022 8:00 AM

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Advanced Education and Skills Training

New SFU medical school moves forward to train family doctors of tomorrow

November 28, 2022 1:25 PM

B.C. making changes to support good trades jobs, tackle labour shortages

December 1, 2022 10:45 AM

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Agriculture and Food

Buy BC, Save-On-Foods partnership showcases B.C. on the shelves

November 8, 2022 9:15 AM

Consumers will more easily identify local B.C. products when shopping at their local Save-On-Foods store with the Buy BC branding featured at the retailer’s 125 locations throughout the province.
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Maple Ridge session provides tips on recognizing, preventing avian flu

October 28, 2022 10:00 AM

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Attorney General

New premier delivers action to expand housing supply within first days

November 21, 2022 10:43 AM

To help deliver more good homes for people, the Province is introducing new laws to build the homes people need, make it possible for homes that are vacant to be rented and remove discriminatory age and rental restrictions in stratas that hurt young families.
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Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Province partner to create Oomiiqsu Mother Centre

November 8, 2022 2:15 PM

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Children and Family Development

B.C. passes historic legislation to uphold Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare

November 25, 2022 8:08 AM

B.C. child and family welfare laws now respect and uphold the inherent rights of Indigenous communities to provide their own child and family services with the passing of new legislation.
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Historic changes to B.C. child-welfare laws lay path to upholding Indigenous jurisdiction

October 26, 2022 12:38 PM

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Citizens' Services

Streamlined registry services make B.C. businesses easier to operate

November 24, 2022 1:30 PM

Starting and maintaining a business in B.C. just got easier with a new, more secure online service for registering and managing general partnerships and sole proprietorships.
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Improved cellular coverage on the way for Takla Lake residents

November 17, 2022 11:45 AM

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Education and Child Care

Families in B.C. getting ahead as child care fees are reduced

December 2, 2022 10:40 AM

Investments in child care continue to save money for families throughout British Columbia by putting money back into the pockets of parents and making life more affordable as child care fee reductions take effect.
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New tools help students better understand consent

November 28, 2022 3:15 PM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Cost-of-living credits will help people, businesses

November 18, 2022 12:02 PM

With global inflation still driving costs up, families and small businesses in B.C. will get a one-time cost-of-living credit on their BC Hydro bill this fall, and a new BC Affordability Credit in January.
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B.C. making changes to advance hydrogen industry

October 27, 2022 10:20 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Annual climate report shows progress made in key areas

November 23, 2022 2:46 PM

British Columbia has led the way in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles in North America, increased the number of public charging stations in the province by 50% in one year, and eliminated the largest fossil fuel subsidy in the province – just three key areas where progress has been made on climate action, demonstrated in the 2022 Climate Change Accountability Report.
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Camping reservations open soon for 2023

November 8, 2022 1:15 PM

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Finance

SVT creating shelter for people, not money

November 22, 2022 9:00 AM

On National Housing Day, the Province is releasing data that shows the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) continues to turn empty units into homes and support the creation of additional affordable housing.
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Cost-of-living credits will help people, businesses

November 18, 2022 12:02 PM

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Forests

Projects underway in northeastern B.C. will reduce community wildfire risk, enhance forest health

November 28, 2022 2:39 PM

Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in northeastern B.C.
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New forestry agreements with First Nations accelerate wildfire salvage

November 16, 2022 9:20 AM

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Health

New SFU medical school moves forward to train family doctors of tomorrow

November 28, 2022 1:25 PM

More internationally educated family doctors on the way

November 27, 2022 1:45 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

B.C. cabinet, First Nations’ leadership gather for important conversations

November 29, 2022 8:00 AM

The seventh B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering began on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, marking the first in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and the atmospheric river of 2021.
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Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Province partner to create Oomiiqsu Mother Centre

November 8, 2022 2:15 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Premier’s statement on death of Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022 11:58 AM

Premier John Horgan issued the following statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada and head of the Commonwealth:
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Books of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II open for signing

September 9, 2022 9:30 AM

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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

B.C. passes Canada's first delivery-fee cap legislation

November 4, 2022 6:00 AM

B.C. has become the first province in Canada, and one of a handful of jurisdictions in North America, to implement a permanent cap on fees charged by food-delivery companies.
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New employment opportunities support forestry workers

November 6, 2022 9:00 AM

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Labour

Ride-hailing, food-delivery workers, have your say

November 24, 2022 11:22 AM

App-based ride-hailing and food-delivery workers in the Lower Mainland can provide input on the nature of their work during in-person roundtable meetings.
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B.C. further expands cancer coverage for firefighters

November 8, 2022 8:30 AM

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Land, Water and Resource Stewardship

World’s first recovery effort sees spotted owls released into the wild for the first time

October 21, 2022 11:00 AM

Photo of woman with spotted owl sitting on her hand

The conservation of endangered species in B.C. took a monumental step forward in August 2022 as three spotted owls born and raised in a breeding facility were released into protected habitat in the Fraser Canyon, which was the first release of these rare birds into the wild anywhere in the world.
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Watershed security ‘what we heard’ report available online

November 23, 2022 11:00 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Opioid legislation amended to support lawsuit

October 17, 2022 2:05 PM

The Province is introducing amendments that would allow the federal government to join a B.C.-led class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and permit the expansion of the number of defendants.
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New complex-care housing services open on the Sunshine Coast

November 25, 2022 10:15 AM

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Municipal Affairs

B.C. supports regional business owners to attract international talent

November 23, 2022 10:45 AM

New incentives for skilled immigrants to settle in communities outside of the Metro Vancouver Regional District will help business owners throughout B.C. access the international talent pool.
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The First Peoples’ Cultural Council delivers $5.4 million for First Nations heritage infrastructure

November 14, 2022 11:00 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Province invests in specialized, rural police services

November 23, 2022 4:05 PM

The Province is taking action to deliver stronger public safety services to protect people in urban, rural, and remote communities across B.C. through new funding that will help specialized units and rural police forces staff up and help keep streets safer for everyone.
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Minister’s statement on one-year anniversary of atmospheric river

November 14, 2022 9:15 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Province helps B.C. non-profits break down barriers in their communities

December 2, 2022 8:45 AM

Twelve B.C.-based non-profit organizations will receive provincial grants for as much as $40,000 each to support community-based projects that advance accessibility and inclusion in B.C.
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The Province helps people with sight loss find jobs

December 2, 2022 8:15 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Tourism grants fund almost 100 B.C. events

November 10, 2022 9:30 AM

The Province has provided funding to approximately 100 organizations through its Tourism Events Program (TEP) to build B.C.’s reputation as an events destination and increase visitation.
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