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Code changes create jobs, opportunities in B.C. forest communities

March 13, 2019 11:30 AM

Forest communities will see more jobs and opportunity from B.C.’s proactive adoption of building code changes that allow the safe construction of taller wood buildings.
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Caregivers for B.C.’s most vulnerable get first pay increase in a decade

February 28, 2019 12:30 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Historic places celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

Under the theme "Honouring our B.C. Francophone History," Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs in B.C., has announced that March 20, 2019, will be proclaimed B.C. Francophonie Day.
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Making life better for people at the heart of throne speech

February 12, 2019 2:18 PM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

UBC students applaud elimination of interest on B.C. student loans

March 14, 2019 11:20 AM

Students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are celebrating the Budget 2019 announcement to eliminate interest from B.C. government student loans, resulting in debt relief for about 200,000 people.
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New facilities engineer a strong future for UNBC students

March 18, 2019 11:15 AM

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Agriculture

Governments of Canada and British Columbia now accepting proposals to help restore Pacific salmon and boost fish and seafood sector

March 15, 2019 10:40 AM

Wild Pacific salmon is integral to the economic and social fabric of coastal communities, and is fundamental to Indigenous communities across British Columbia. The need to act now to protect habitat and restore our wild fish stocks is clear and indeed vital to the environmental and economic sustainability of the province.
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Feed BC brings more B.C. food to Interior Health

March 8, 2019 11:20 AM

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Attorney General

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Limiting use of experts to reduce costs, delays in motor vehicle disputes

February 11, 2019 10:00 AM

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Children and Family Development

More pro-d for child care staff means better care for young children

March 12, 2019 9:30 AM

British Columbia families and their children will soon benefit from the latest methods in early years teaching and learning, such as using play-based learning to help children build speech and language skills.
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Relationships, learning and healing key to social work in small communities

March 16, 2019 9:00 AM

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Citizens' Services

Province makes historic investment in rural internet service

March 8, 2019 9:45 AM

Government is making the largest investment in connectivity in the province’s history, with $50 million to expand high-speed internet service for people living in approximately 200 rural and Indigenous communities.
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B.C. and tech startups team up to improve government services

March 11, 2019 2:15 PM

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Education

Funding provides thousands of students with new school playgrounds

March 15, 2019 11:15 AM

The B.C. government is building 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts this year, delivering healthier, more accessible learning environments for kids, while reducing pressure on parents to fundraise, announced Rob Fleming, Minister of Education.
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Helping B.C. students fight lure of gangs with new ERASE strategy

March 12, 2019 11:15 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

New resources to help mining sector in B.C. thrive

February 25, 2019 10:15 AM

In recognition of Mining Day at the B.C. Parliament Buildings, new resources were announced that will improve mine safety for workers and the environment, while encouraging investment and job creation with a more efficient approval process.
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Government taking action to keep rates affordable for BC Hydro customers

February 14, 2019 12:15 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Secwepemc communities, B.C. collaborate on path to reconciliation

March 15, 2019 9:45 AM

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Finance

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Canada’s first pre-sale register to crack down on flipping

February 25, 2019 8:30 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Bringing the Great Bear Rainforest to the classroom

February 11, 2019 11:45 AM

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Health

Improving residential care in Vancouver Coastal Health

March 13, 2019 2:15 PM

Seniors in the Vancouver Coastal Health region are benefiting from an investment of over $9.1 million in 2018-19 to increase staffing levels and ensure that seniors get the care they need in residential care homes.
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Next big step in primary-care transformation launches

February 24, 2019 12:45 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

B.C. First Nations, Province partner in historic revenue-sharing agreement

February 19, 2019 2:00 PM

As part of Budget 2019, First Nations in British Columbia will have a stable, long-term source of funding to invest in their communities’ priorities, through a historic revenue-sharing agreement between the Province and the First Nations Leadership Council.
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Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Immigration pilot program helps drive economic growth

March 14, 2019 12:00 PM

B.C. will benefit from a new immigration pathway that will help spur economic growth in smaller centres throughout the province.
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Ministers to visit Asia to strengthen ties, advance trade

March 7, 2019 3:00 PM

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Labour

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Have your say on B.C.’s employment standards

February 28, 2019 1:00 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Clinic expanding to double number treated for opioid use disorder

February 13, 2019 12:32 PM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Code changes create jobs, opportunities in B.C. forest communities

March 13, 2019 11:30 AM

Forest communities will see more jobs and opportunity from B.C.’s proactive adoption of building code changes that allow the safe construction of taller wood buildings.
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A place to call home for families and seniors in Burnaby

March 12, 2019 10:45 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Forfeiture to better target drug crime, hidden assets

March 5, 2019 10:40 AM

Cash that is stored with illegal drugs or stolen goods, and assets that criminals try to hide in another person’s name or outside of B.C., will be more susceptible to civil forfeiture as government expands the reach of this tool to combat unlawful activity.
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Government of Canada invests $5.3 million to keep gun and gang violence out of BC communities

March 4, 2019 12:00 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Province launches first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC

March 18, 2019 10:45 AM

British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years.
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Caregivers for B.C.’s most vulnerable get first pay increase in a decade

February 28, 2019 12:30 PM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Province boosts arts and culture funding

March 13, 2019 10:45 AM

Government is boosting funding to the BC Arts Council by $15 million over three years to create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, including those that support emerging Indigenous artists.
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Multiculturalism and anti-racism strengthened by grants

March 14, 2019 10:30 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Province restoring ferry service to coastal communities

February 22, 2019 10:00 AM

Government is increasing service on 10 ferry routes that were cut in 2014, restoring 2,700 round-trip sailings for people living in coastal communities.
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Highway 97 now open north of Summerland

March 5, 2019 8:40 AM

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