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Premier, community leaders working together to get everyone registered

May 3, 2021 12:05 PM

Premier John Horgan is reaching out to community leaders this week to enlist their help as B.C. calls on all eligible people to register for their COVID-19 vaccine through B.C.’s Get Vaccinated online system.
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$500-million investment fund paves way for a StrongerBC

April 27, 2021 11:45 AM

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Advanced Education and Skills Training

Supporting post-secondary students affected by India, Pakistan travel restrictions

April 23, 2021 1:00 PM

Mental health supports are available to B.C. post-secondary international students who are affected by the new federal flight restrictions between India, Pakistan and Canada.
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Primer next step in preparation for post-secondary return to classes

April 30, 2021 12:00 PM

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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

Technology, innovation to strengthen B.C.’s food security

March 26, 2021 10:00 AM

The Province is investing in programs that will apply technology and innovation to agriculture to strengthen B.C.’s food security and support economic recovery.
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New life to be breathed into Elk and Beaver lakes

May 4, 2021 1:00 PM

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Attorney General

B.C. takes step to acknowledge historical wrongs against Japanese Canadians

May 5, 2021 11:00 AM

The Province is providing the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society with $2 million as part of its commitment to honour the traumatic internment of almost 22,000 Japanese Canadians during the Second World War.
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New homes under construction on Tzeachten First Nation

May 6, 2021 10:00 AM

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Children and Family Development

Supports for youth in care extended another year

February 9, 2021 10:45 AM

Youth and young adults set to transition from government care will be able to stay in their living arrangements for up to one additional year as the Province extends COVID-19 emergency measures.
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Richmond parents to benefit from new child care spaces

March 4, 2021 8:35 AM

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Citizens' Services

More cellular service for B.C. highways

May 3, 2021 1:15 PM

Improved cellular service is coming to B.C. highways 95 and 97 as record investments from the Connecting British Columbia program continue to benefit people throughout the province.
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Complete cellular connectivity coming to ‘Highway of Tears’

April 7, 2021 9:15 AM

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Education

Fleet of the future: electric school buses coming soon

May 6, 2021 8:00 AM

Students in the Sooke School District (SD 62) are leading the charge as the first to commute on British Columbia’s inaugural fleet of electric school buses, which began providing environmentally friendly service this week.
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New, seismically safe schools open for Vancouver students

May 6, 2021 9:15 AM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

B.C. eager to go electric: over 50,000 EVs on the road

April 6, 2021 11:00 AM

A record number of British Columbians have switched to electric vehicles (EVs) with more than 54,000 light-duty EVs registered in B.C., according to the newly released 2020 annual zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) update.
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Click or call before you dig: April is Dig Safe Month

April 1, 2021 8:45 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

BC Parks licence plate sales help protect, preserve nature

May 7, 2021 8:30 AM

British Columbians are contributing more than ever to the protection and preservation of unique species, sensitive ecosystems, Indigenous culture and the rich history found in provincial parks.
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Greater access to nature for a healthier, brighter future

April 16, 2021 12:24 PM

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Finance

Budget 2021 supports people now while building the foundation for strong recovery

April 20, 2021 2:05 PM

Budget 2021 focuses on protecting people’s health and livelihoods through the pandemic, while making investments in services, infrastructure and opportunities to support a strong recovery and a brighter future for everyone.
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$2 billion to support thousands of new homes for middle-income families

April 15, 2021 12:15 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Province provides $5 million to reduce wildfire risks in community forests

April 1, 2021 10:30 AM

The B.C. government is investing over $5 million to help Community Forest Agreement holders complete wildfire risk reduction projects as part of the Province’s economic recovery plan to create jobs and help communities deal with the impacts of COVID-19.
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More commercial recreation businesses get a break on rent

March 30, 2021 3:30 PM

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Health

Pregnant people in B.C. can safely get COVID-19 vaccine

May 4, 2021 2:55 PM

All pregnant people who are age 16+ are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a priority population through B.C.’s Immunization Plan.
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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

May 6, 2021 3:00 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Canada, B.C., Daylu Dena Council partner to build new cultural centre, demolish former residential school

April 15, 2021 10:58 AM

Together, Canada, British Columbia and Indigenous peoples are working in partnership to deliver infrastructure projects that meet the interests and needs of Indigenous communities and help advance reconciliation for the benefit of current and future generations of all people in Canada.
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Province accelerates funding to Lake Babine Nation to support economic development

April 16, 2021 8:30 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Premier’s statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

April 9, 2021 8:08 AM

Premier John Horgan issued the following statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:
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Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

March 31, 2021 9:30 AM

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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

$500-million investment fund paves way for a StrongerBC

April 27, 2021 11:45 AM

A first-of-its-kind $500-million strategic investment fund will provide B.C.-based businesses with capital to position the province as a front-runner in the post-pandemic economy.
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Increased funding, expanded eligibility to help almost 20,000 businesses

April 26, 2021 1:00 PM

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Labour

Legislation for paid COVID-19 vaccination leave now in force

April 28, 2021 10:55 AM

Amendments to the Employment Standards Act providing workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of their COVID-19 vaccine are now in effect, retroactive to April 19, 2021.
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Higher wages coming for B.C.’s lowest paid workers

April 9, 2021 10:15 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Expanding vital mental health, substance use services to help young people thrive

April 26, 2021 10:15 AM

Children, youth and their families will benefit from integrated and expanded mental health and substance use services in communities throughout British Columbia with over $56 million invested in new supports, as part of Budget 2021.
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B.C. moves forward on drug decriminalization, new overdose emergency response funding

April 14, 2021 9:00 AM

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Municipal Affairs

Mission’s sanitary improvement project gets funding boost

April 7, 2021 10:00 AM

New provincial support will help communities around Mission benefit from an expanded and modernized sanitary system that will also help protect the Fraser River ecosystem.
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Province continues to support communities, regional districts during pandemic

March 22, 2021 9:45 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Province introduces travel restrictions to curb spread of COVID-19

April 23, 2021 9:40 AM

To help keep communities safe and protect British Columbia’s health-care system from COVID-19, the Province is introducing travel restrictions that limit non-essential travel in B.C.
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Enforcement measures build on success of non-essential travel restrictions

April 30, 2021 10:00 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Legislation will build a more accessible, inclusive B.C.

April 28, 2021 1:47 PM

New accessibility legislation will set British Columbia on the path to a more accessible and inclusive province for people with disabilities and their support networks.
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Grant supports jobs for youth facing barriers to employment

May 6, 2021 8:30 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Tourism development in the Chilcotin grows with StrongerBC investment

May 4, 2021 11:15 AM

Six new destination and tourism infrastructure developments are underway in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast tourism region with support from the Province.
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Lower Mainland artists, organizations pivot through the pandemic

May 1, 2021 9:00 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Updated Broadway Subway exterior station designs open to public input

May 3, 2021 7:45 AM

With Broadway Subway project site preparations underway and major construction soon to begin, the updated street-level designs of the six new Broadway Subway stations are available for public feedback.
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Work starting on Kaslo Bridge replacement

May 6, 2021 11:30 AM

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