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B.C. shifts to Step 3 of restart plan

June 29, 2021 1:53 PM

Watch an announcement about the third step in BC's plan to safely restart the province.

With British Columbians achieving nearly 80% adult Dose 1 vaccine coverage and COVID-19 case counts continuing to decline, the Province is safely moving to Step 3 of its four-step restart plan on July 1, 2021.
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People in Sooke to benefit from wastewater treatment upgrade

July 19, 2021 10:45 AM

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Advanced Education and Skills Training

UVic engineering, computer science expansion supports more students

July 22, 2021 10:15 AM

With growing demand for engineering and computer science programs, the Province and the University of Victoria (UVic) are building new state-of-the-art learning facilities and expanding programs.
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New training opportunities for people to help seniors

July 14, 2021 10:00 AM

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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

Woodside Farm honoured for 100 years of agriculture in B.C.

July 19, 2021 12:15 PM

Premier John Horgan at Woodside Farm in Sooke.

Woodside Farm in Sooke is receiving a Century Farm and Ranch Award, celebrating the people behind a family-run produce and livestock farm that has been feeding the community for more than a century.
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New meat licensing system supports food security, agriculture, economy

July 20, 2021 1:30 PM

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Attorney General

Website helps British Columbians resolve violation tickets

July 8, 2021 7:30 AM

Starting Thursday, July 8, 2021, British Columbians will have access to a new website to help them better understand and resolve violation ticket disputes faster and without always having to go to court.
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Surrey residents moving into new permanent supportive homes

July 22, 2021 8:00 AM

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Citizens' Services

Wi-Fi coming to more BC Ferries terminals

June 25, 2021 9:30 AM

BC Ferry approaching dock at Sturdies Bay

Whether travelling for overdue visits with family, long-awaited summer vacations or essential travel, waiting for the ferry is about to get more convenient for people as Wi-Fi service will soon be offered at 14 more BC Ferries terminals.
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Faster internet speeds coming to Bridge River Valley

June 30, 2021 9:30 AM

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Education

Recovery Plan investment supports safe K-12 return

June 17, 2021 9:45 AM

Watch an update on planning for back to school in September.

Students, families, teachers and staff should plan for a near-normal return to school in September.
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Education roundtable defines anti-racism action plan

July 15, 2021 12:30 PM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Clean energy centre to invest in low-carbon innovation, drive emissions reduction

July 16, 2021 10:20 AM

New BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy.

The Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada and Shell Canada are each committing funding toward the new B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy and collaborating to decarbonize the economy and scale up clean energy.
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BC Hydro Review sets path for electrifying economy, supporting CleanBC

July 9, 2021 1:45 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Science to help drive old growth deferrals

June 24, 2021 11:30 AM

An aerial view looking down into an old growth forest.

The Government of British Columbia has brought together an independent Old Growth Technical Advisory Panel to support its next steps in its science-based approach to transforming old growth management.
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Province protects wildlife by restricting rodenticides

July 21, 2021 1:00 PM

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Finance

E-bike incentive to benefit users, environment

July 6, 2021 2:30 PM

As the popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes) continues to grow in North America, the B.C. government has eliminated the PST on e-bikes and e-trikes, as announced in Budget 2021.
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British Columbians asked for views on next budget

June 30, 2021 3:45 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

B.C. wildfires: quick statistics

July 25, 2021 6:00 AM

The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
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Provincial drought, water-scarcity conditions

July 22, 2021 1:10 PM

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Health

B.C. acting to improve ambulance response times, support emergency workers

July 14, 2021 2:05 PM

Watch an announcement about measures to strengthen emergency health services in British Columbia.

The Province is strengthening B.C.’s ambulance system to ensure it is faster and more responsive to British Columbians, a better place to work for paramedics and dispatchers, and able to rapidly meet changing demands and needs through focused and direct leadership.
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B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 23, 2021 2:16 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Province names First Nations liaisons to support response on residential school sites

July 20, 2021 12:30 PM

First Nations with former Indian Residential School and Indian Hospital sites in or near their communities can now access the B.C. residential school response fund, with the added support of two newly appointed First Nations liaisons.
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Historic agreement brings together municipal, provincial, First Nations governments

July 21, 2021 10:00 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

B.C. shifts to Step 3 of restart plan

June 29, 2021 1:53 PM

B.C. enlists global expert to advise on sustainable, innovative, inclusive economic plan

June 23, 2021 10:15 AM

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Labour

New rules protect young workers

July 21, 2021 2:30 PM

New changes to employment standards will better protect young people at work by raising the general working age in British Columbia from 12 to 16 and defining the types of jobs appropriate for those under 16.
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Employer reimbursement program launches for COVID-19 paid sick leave

June 17, 2021 1:15 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

B.C. introduces new prescribed safer supply policy, a Canadian first

July 15, 2021 1:15 PM

Watch an announcement about B.C.'s new policy on prescribed safer supply.

To help save lives by separating more people from the poisoned illicit drug supply, British Columbia is phasing in a new policy to expand access to prescribed safer supply.
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Expanded psychosis supports to help young people, families early

July 20, 2021 10:15 AM

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Municipal Affairs

Kids’ club offers up adventure, inspiring a love of reading

June 26, 2021 11:00 AM

Watch Minister Osborne welcoming kids to participate in the BC Summer Reading Club.

With summer days ahead, kids and families can look forward to enrolling in the BC Summer Reading Club (BC SRC), a free program available online and at public libraries in communities throughout the province.
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Province supports local governments to invest in businesses, people

June 16, 2021 11:45 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Provincial state of emergency declared

July 20, 2021 2:17 PM

The B.C. government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation.
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Province, Canada to match Red Cross donations to help people affected by wildfires

July 11, 2021 1:00 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Customer relationship management training offered virtually

June 21, 2021 8:00 AM

Woman sitting at a laptop computer with headphones on.

Up to 30 eligible British Columbians will get skills training to prepare them for jobs as information technology analysts/consultants, salesforce and customer relationship management administrators, business analysts and marketing and sales professionals in the Lower Mainland.
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Committee members needed to help build barrier-free B.C.

June 18, 2021 8:00 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Attractions get support to anchor their communities

July 23, 2021 11:15 AM

More than 80 anchor attractions and tour bus operators in B.C. will receive direct support for their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Encouraging equity on B.C. film, TV sets

July 22, 2021 9:00 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Ford Road to Tappen Valley Road: Highway 1 four-laning project going ahead

July 22, 2021 11:30 AM

People who live in the Shuswap region will benefit from future improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway, stretching from Ford Road to Tappen Valley Road, as provincial government funding has been approved.
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Adopt A Highway relaunching to help with environmental upkeep of B.C.’s roadways

July 21, 2021 7:30 AM

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