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Premier Horgan shuffles cabinet

January 22, 2020 9:12 AM

Premier John Horgan has made changes to cabinet that reflect government’s commitment to a strong, sustainable and innovative economy that benefits people and communities throughout British Columbia.
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Full steam ahead for new hospital in Fort St. James

January 18, 2020 3:45 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

December 5, 2019 11:20 AM

Eighteen people from throughout B.C. will receive the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities.
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Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour

November 23, 2019 9:00 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Indigenous communities, ITA build skilled trades workforces

January 23, 2020 11:45 AM

More than 475 people in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia are gaining skills to succeed in high-opportunity trades careers, with six new two-year training programs.
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Scientific discovery awaits students at new UBC facilities

January 17, 2020 10:15 AM

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Agriculture

Funding boost pollinates innovations for bee hives, cranberries

January 25, 2020 9:00 AM

B.C. businesses are partnering with the federal and provincial governments to help their businesses grow, produce and pollinate.
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B.C. and Yukon partner on strategies to feed the North

January 22, 2020 1:30 PM

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Attorney General

New ICBC collision, glass repair programs to save costs, improve accountability

January 20, 2020 11:45 AM

ICBC and industry partners have worked together to redesign collision and glass repair programs to generate savings for ICBC and promote high-performing shops to serve drivers better.
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Cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals available soon in B.C.

December 19, 2019 10:30 AM

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Children and Family Development

More support to meet demand for early childhood educators

January 9, 2020 1:00 PM

To meet the demand for early childhood educators (ECE) in British Columbia, the Province is reallocating $4 million within the Canada-BC Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Agreement to provide additional bursaries through the ECE Education Support Fund.
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Raising Josh: mom writes special needs adoption love story

December 23, 2019 10:00 AM

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Citizens' Services

Launch of connectivity fund creates opportunity for communities

December 2, 2019 10:15 AM

Rural, remote and Indigenous communities can access grants for high-speed internet projects, which will help people get connected, learn, do business and access vital services.
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Let’s go skating! Robson Square Ice Rink now open

November 30, 2019 10:00 AM

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Education

Third annual awards honour B.C.’s finest education professionals

January 13, 2020 9:30 AM

Nominations are open for the third annual Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education, a chance to recognize the British Columbian teachers, administrators and support workers who are making a positive impact on students and their school communities.
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Gang prevention program expands to keep more students safe

December 5, 2019 9:30 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

B.C. investing in EV skills training for a cleaner, better future

December 4, 2019 2:45 PM

With support from CleanBC, a new electric vehicle (EV) training program for automotive technicians has successfully completed its first pilot and will be available to the public in 2020.
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10 years later: more than 30,000 EVs on the road

November 28, 2019 2:00 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Applications open for BC Parks Student Ranger Program

January 16, 2020 2:30 PM

Young adults keen to work outdoors this summer and to acquire a diverse range of job skills can now apply for the BC Parks Student Ranger Program.
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Gaming grants support wetlands restoration, protection

December 19, 2019 10:00 AM

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Finance

Declaration period begins for second year of landmark tax

January 21, 2020 9:30 AM

People who own homes in communities where the speculation and vacancy tax applies will soon receive a declaration package in the mail.
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Consultations begin on preventing money laundering in mortgages, corporations

January 17, 2020 10:30 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Government provides support to Interior mill workers, families

December 23, 2019 10:45 AM

The provincial government is providing $875,000 to 11 Interior communities to help with delivery of transition services and supports to B.C. mill workers and their families who have been affected by permanent or indefinite mill closures or shift reductions.
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Funding available for ORV trail maintenance, safety programs

January 14, 2020 2:00 PM

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Health

Full steam ahead for new hospital in Fort St. James

January 18, 2020 3:45 PM

The new, state-of-the-art Stuart Lake Hospital that will provide better health care and create more jobs for people is ready for construction, following the Province’s approval of the project business plan.
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Province more than doubles specialty nursing seats

January 13, 2020 11:15 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Joint statement on B.C. Indigenous human rights legislation passing unanimously

November 26, 2019 8:20 PM

Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the following statement:
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Minister’s statement on Louis Riel Day

November 16, 2019 8:00 AM

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Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness

Buying local supports B.C. communities

December 2, 2019 8:00 AM

To recognize the contributions local businesses make to their communities and to B.C.’s economy, the B.C. government has proclaimed Dec. 2-8, 2019, as BC Buy Local Week.
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New initiatives provide jobs, opportunity in Surrey, Fraser Valley

October 2, 2019 11:15 AM

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Labour

Forestry job placement offices open throughout Interior

January 15, 2020 2:00 PM

Displaced forestry workers can access direct, hands-on supports at job placement co-ordination offices now open in five Interior communities.
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Study considers use of piece rates in B.C.'s agricultural sector

December 10, 2019 2:00 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Choir supports participants through highs, lows of mental health

December 18, 2019 8:30 AM

As a child, Alaric loved to sing. He was in the school choir as a young boy. As he got older, he joined a band, taking up the bassoon.
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B.C. students learn mental health skills for life at BC Lions summit

November 1, 2019 2:30 PM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

New homes with supports open for people in Kamloops

January 27, 2020 11:15 AM

A new supportive housing building is open in Kamloops, providing safe, warm homes with around-the-clock care and supports to help people experiencing homelessness in the community.
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Nearly 140 affordable homes open for seniors in Vancouver

January 24, 2020 10:15 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Better supports for people facing poverty

January 9, 2020 10:15 AM

People experiencing poverty now have better access to income and disability assistance through a series of changes designed to give them the help they need, when they need it.
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Accessibility consultation hears from thousands of British Columbians

December 3, 2019 8:00 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

B.C.’s TV industry gets boost through new partnership

January 23, 2020 1:00 PM

More people working in B.C.'s TV and streaming industry will soon have help getting projects off the ground through Access 2020, an innovative new partnership.
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Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

December 5, 2019 11:20 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Ministry accepting community proposals to test emerging technology

January 17, 2020 9:00 AM

People in B.C. are one step closer to hopping on e-scooters to get around town.
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Highway 97 improvement discussion set for open house

January 27, 2020 2:30 PM

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