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Government to hold public inquiry into money laundering

May 15, 2019 10:43 AM

The Province will hold a public inquiry into money laundering that has distorted British Columbia’s economy, fuelled the overdose crisis and driven up housing prices.
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Creating opportunities for kids to thrive through power of sport

May 10, 2019 12:45 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

British Columbians benefit from increased access to French resources in libraries

May 9, 2019 9:00 AM

More people throughout British Columbia will benefit from increased access to French public library e-books and audiobooks, helping meet the growing demand for French-language materials.
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Historic places celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Students gear up for clean tech futures with new SFU facility

April 25, 2019 10:45 AM

In September 2019, Simon Fraser University (SFU) students will be able to train, for the first time, in new state-of-the-art facilities for sustainable energy engineering, a program unique to Western Canada.
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More open textbooks arriving on student bookshelves

April 17, 2019 9:30 AM

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Agriculture

Recognizing the sector that puts B.C. beef on people's plates

May 14, 2019 12:15 PM

The mouth-watering smell of barbecued beef was in the air outside the Parliament Buildings as the B.C. government and industry celebrated B.C. Beef Day.
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Buy BC: Eat Drink Local on the menu for May

May 1, 2019 1:30 PM

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Attorney General

Government to hold public inquiry into money laundering

May 15, 2019 10:43 AM

The Province will hold a public inquiry into money laundering that has distorted British Columbia’s economy, fuelled the overdose crisis and driven up housing prices.
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Billions in money laundering increased B.C. housing prices, expert panel finds

May 9, 2019 12:22 PM

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Children and Family Development

Statement by minister of state on Metro Vancouver's living wage

May 1, 2019 11:00 AM

Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care, has released the following statement in response to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative’s report entitled Working for a Living Wage 2019:
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Reaching out for help is worth it

May 6, 2019 11:00 AM

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Citizens' Services

High-speed internet creating new local business opportunities

April 26, 2019 1:45 PM

High-speed internet access helps B.C.’s local businesses grow into new markets, cut operating costs and reduce their environmental impacts by using technology.
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Raising cyber-aware adults

April 29, 2019 1:45 PM

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Education

New school, classrooms coming for Coquitlam families

May 10, 2019 10:15 AM

A new Burke Mountain elementary school and three school expansions will create 820 new spaces to get more Coquitlam students out of portables.
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British Columbians benefit from increased access to French resources in libraries

May 9, 2019 9:00 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

CleanBC efficiency rebates make saving energy more affordable

April 26, 2019 10:15 AM

British Columbians making energy-saving improvements to their homes can save thousands of dollars with new CleanBC efficiency rebates.
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Funding for Geoscience BC will strengthen mining sector

May 9, 2019 10:45 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

May long weekend will be busy in BC Parks

May 14, 2019 1:30 PM

People enjoying provincial parks and campgrounds over the Victoria Day long weekend are encouraged to be safe, have fun and allow everyone to benefit from everything BC Parks have to offer.
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Public asked to help monitor white-nose syndrome in bats

April 17, 2019 3:00 PM

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Finance

Government to hold public inquiry into money laundering

May 15, 2019 10:43 AM

The Province will hold a public inquiry into money laundering that has distorted British Columbia’s economy, fuelled the overdose crisis and driven up housing prices.
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Billions in money laundering increased B.C. housing prices, expert panel finds

May 9, 2019 12:22 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

B.C. government gets ready for 2019 wildfire season

March 19, 2019 10:30 AM

In the wake of two of the worst wildfire seasons on record, the British Columbia government is stepping up with more fire prevention strategies, programs and funding to help keep British Columbians and their communities safe this summer.
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Campers to benefit from upgraded sites

May 13, 2019 9:30 AM

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Health

One month in: Update on measles immunization catch-up program

May 9, 2019 9:45 AM

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has provided an update on the measles immunization catch-up program that was launched April 1, 2019.
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More people to benefit from farmers’ market program

May 4, 2019 11:15 AM

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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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Nicola Valley First Nations, Province sign agreement to bolster regional prosperity, advance economic partnership

March 20, 2019 12:15 PM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Export Navigator pilot expanded to support regional exporters

April 23, 2019 11:15 AM

To help more rural business owners in B.C. get their goods to international and interprovincial markets, the Export Navigator initiative will be expanded to offer specialized support for businesses owned by Indigenous peoples, women and youth.
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Immigration pilot program helps drive economic growth

March 14, 2019 12:00 PM

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Labour

Restoring fairness and stability to British Columbia’s worksites

April 30, 2019 10:30 AM

Greater protections for workers, job security, labour rights and stability for employers are the focus of amendments to the Labour Relations Code.
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Changes to employment standards will better protect children, support workers

April 29, 2019 2:00 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

More parents, kids to get help from free mental health service

March 29, 2019 10:15 AM

Parents and caregivers in B.C. whose children have anxiety impacting their development and day-to-day happiness at home, school and in the community will soon have access to a new, free intervention program.
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Minister's statement on Mental Health Week

May 5, 2019 9:00 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Province responds to housing task force with steps to protect renters, landlords

May 8, 2019 12:15 PM

In addressing the recommendations of the provincial Rental Housing Task Force, the B.C. government is moving ahead immediately with increased public education and bolstered enforcement to better protect the rights of both renters and landlords.
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Innovative partnership will provide homes for middle-income families

May 3, 2019 11:15 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes

April 9, 2019 10:16 AM

By eliminating ticket bots and mass-buying software, new ticket buying laws will provide more consumer protections and fairer processes for people for when they buy tickets for events, online or at the ticket booth.
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Emergency Preparedness Week and Alert Ready testing

May 6, 2019 8:30 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

New funding will support food security programs throughout B.C.

April 30, 2019 12:45 PM

With a $3-million grant from the B.C. government, the Victoria Foundation will improve access to fresh, nutritious, affordable food for thousands of people who regularly experience food insecurity.
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Government supports access to free menstrual products for students, people in need

April 5, 2019 9:45 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

People and communities get inspired, connected through the arts

April 29, 2019 12:15 PM

More people will have the opportunity to enjoy B.C.’s community festivals and visual artists, thanks to an increase in BC Arts Council grants.
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Amplify will continue to rock B.C. communities

April 12, 2019 10:20 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Major Trans-Canada improvements to boost trade and support safe efficient travels in and around Langley

April 25, 2019 1:15 PM

Investing in transportation infrastructure is critical to connecting communities, helping businesses compete and creating a strong economy and middle class.
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Drivers reminded to share the road with horses, riders

May 3, 2019 8:45 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

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Rodney Porter

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Nova Pierson

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Agriculture

Honourable Lana Popham

Dave Townsend

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Robert Boelens

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Attorney General

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Liam Butler

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Robert Duffus

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Children and Family Development

Honourable Katrine Conroy

Karen Johnston

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Shawn Larabee

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Citizens' Services

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Education

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Corinna Filion

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Sean Leslie

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Honourable Michelle Mungall

Kent Karemaker

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Honourable George Heyman

Andrew Patrick

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Brian Cotton

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Finance

Honourable Carole James

Chandler Grieve

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Kirsten Youngs

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

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Dawn Makarowski

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Vivian Thomas

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Health

Honourable Adrian Dix

Meribeth Burton

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Stephen May

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Honourable Scott Fraser

Sarah Plank

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Tania Venn

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Honourable Bruce Ralston

Lori Cascaden

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Courtney Stewart

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Labour

Honourable Harry Bains

Julianne McCaffrey

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Melody Wey

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Mental Health and Addictions

Honourable Judy Darcy

Eric Berndt

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Honourable Selina Robinson

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Lisa Leslie

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Honourable Mike Farnworth

Colin Hynes

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Caroline McAndrews

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Emergency Preparedness

Honourable Mike Farnworth

Jordan Turner

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Honourable Shane Simpson

Cassandra Togneri

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Maryann Anderson

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Honourable Lisa Beare

Carla Wormald

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Sonja Zoeller

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Honourable Claire Trevena

Danielle Pope

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Lisanne Bowness

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