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B.C., First Nations’ leadership celebrate progress on reconciliation commitments

November 5, 2019 8:15 AM

MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH TERRITORIES/VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s cabinet ministers and First Nations’ leadership kicked off the annual B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the heels of historic progress that significantly advances reconciliation in B.C.
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Affordable on-campus housing coming to SFU, taking pressure off rental market

November 1, 2019 10:45 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Governor Inslee and Premier Horgan launch joint Clean Grid Initiative

October 3, 2019 1:37 PM

As part of ongoing work to expand regional collaboration on clean energy innovation, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and B.C. Premier John Horgan announced a joint Clean Grid Initiative and Clean Grid Summit to be held in 2020.
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Best of B.C. bestowed with Province’s highest honour on 30th anniversary

June 28, 2019 8:30 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Affordable on-campus housing coming to SFU, taking pressure off rental market

November 1, 2019 10:45 AM

Students at Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Burnaby campus will soon have access to hundreds more on-campus housing beds, opening available rental housing in the region.
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More supports to increase number of trained caregivers

October 18, 2019 10:45 AM

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Agriculture

B.C. communities to benefit from two new regional food hubs

October 17, 2019 11:30 AM

Port Alberni and Surrey will be home to B.C.’s newest regional food hubs, which help farms and food processing businesses innovate and grow, create jobs and strengthen local economies.
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Buy BC, Safeway partnership helps people choose local

September 20, 2019 12:15 PM

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Attorney General

Province calls on federal government to ban conversion therapy

August 1, 2019 12:00 PM

The British Columbia government has delivered a letter to David Lametti, federal Minister of Justice, condemning conversion therapy and is calling on the Government of Canada to add the practice to the Criminal Code.
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Changes to Gaming Control Act to support First Nations communities

October 8, 2019 5:10 PM

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Children and Family Development

Mom of 10: ‘I have a lot of help’

October 29, 2019 2:00 PM

With the average-sized household in Canada at 2.9 people, Natalie and Merv realize their family of 12 is somewhat unusual.
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‘I start building trust with them from day one’

October 22, 2019 8:30 AM

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Citizens' Services

Connectivity helps keep people safe on Haida Gwaii

October 1, 2019 1:45 PM

Internet connectivity plays an important role in keeping people safe in emergency situations, especially in remote areas.
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$2.5 million in building code refunds, free codes on the way

August 14, 2019 1:15 PM

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Education

Winners of the 2019 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education announced

October 4, 2019 4:30 PM

The 10 winners of the second annual Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education share a commitment to helping British Columbian students succeed.
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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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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

New rebates for EV charging stations make it easier to go electric

September 26, 2019 12:30 PM

It is now easier for British Columbians to buy and install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at home and at work with more than $4 million in new CleanBC rebates.
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Winners selected in CleanBC Better Buildings competition

July 4, 2019 8:30 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Province seeks feedback to ban, reduce, recycle more plastics

July 25, 2019 10:15 AM

British Columbians are invited to have their say on proposed new actions to reduce the plastic waste polluting the province’s waterways, environment and landfills.
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New open burning rules to protect people’s health, the environment

July 10, 2019 7:30 AM

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Finance

B.C. well prepared with balanced budget, resilient economy amid global uncertainty

September 10, 2019 11:00 AM

The Province’s first quarterly results confirm B.C. is on solid footing, thanks to careful planning and strong budget management that is delivering the services people count on, making life more affordable for people and building a sustainable economy.
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S&P affirms Province’s ‘AAA’ rating, diverse economy

October 10, 2019 3:35 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

First round of support programs for forestry workers now available

October 18, 2019 4:25 PM

The provincial government has announced another step in its commitment to have supports in place for contractors, workers and communities impacted by indefinite and permanent mill closures in B.C.’s Interior.
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B.C. government provides $6.5 million to protect caribou habitat

October 16, 2019 3:30 PM

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Health

Improving access to First Nations-led primary health care

September 15, 2019 11:15 AM

First Nations and other residents in Metro Vancouver will have increased access to culturally safe and appropriate primary health care thanks to the Province and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) supporting expansion of the Lu’ma Medical Centre.
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More supports to increase number of trained caregivers

October 18, 2019 10:45 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

B.C., First Nations’ leadership celebrate progress on reconciliation commitments

November 5, 2019 8:15 AM

MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH TERRITORIES/VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s cabinet ministers and First Nations’ leadership kicked off the annual B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the heels of historic progress that significantly advances reconciliation in B.C.
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Indigenous human rights recognized in B.C. law with new legislation

October 24, 2019 10:32 AM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

New initiatives provide jobs, opportunity in Surrey, Fraser Valley

October 2, 2019 11:15 AM

The B.C. government has announced its vision to promote the City of Surrey as a second Lower Mainland downtown and to build an innovation corridor that will drive economic growth and create good jobs and opportunity for people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley.
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Celebrating small businesses in B.C. as they continue to shine

October 21, 2019 10:00 AM

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Labour

Saying goodbye to the ‘self-help kit’

August 28, 2019 1:15 PM

An easier, more accessible complaint process is now in place for workers who have concerns about their employment rights, with the elimination of the Employment Standards Branch’s “self-help kit.”
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Have your say on safe work for young people

October 7, 2019 3:00 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

B.C. students learn mental health skills for life at BC Lions summit

November 1, 2019 2:30 PM

Approximately 120 students will have an opportunity to build mental health resiliency and develop skills to help them succeed in their life and career goals.
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Minister’s statement on World Mental Health Day 2019

October 10, 2019 7:30 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

New affordable homes under construction for seniors in Mission

October 18, 2019 10:00 AM

Seniors in need of homes will soon have access to more than 70 new affordable rental homes and a new seniors’ community centre, with construction underway on a new development in Mission.
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New affordable homes opening for families, seniors in Grand Forks

October 4, 2019 1:15 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Honouring leaders in community safety

November 8, 2019 1:00 PM

Five community leaders were presented with awards for their contributions to community safety, healing and crime prevention in British Columbia.
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Connectivity helps keep people safe on Haida Gwaii

October 1, 2019 1:45 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Connecting the community through storytelling

October 15, 2019 9:00 AM

Everybody has a story. The Existence Project uses storytelling to build a community of empathy, understanding and belonging for everyone.
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Join the conversation on accessibility and inclusion

September 16, 2019 11:30 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Amplify BC helping artists' voices be heard

October 28, 2019 3:15 PM

Biawanna is excited to film their first music video, thanks to a grant from Amplify BC.
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B.C. wins big at Western Canadian Music Awards

October 9, 2019 11:00 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Province invests in CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program

October 31, 2019 9:30 AM

Under CleanBC, British Columbia’s climate plan, the Province is rolling out a new heavy-duty vehicle efficiency program that will help lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and will help commercial truck drivers spend less money on fuel.
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Community meetings for the Broadway Subway project

October 28, 2019 8:30 AM

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Women still making history

Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:00 AM

It’s Women’s History Month — a time to look back and celebrate the struggles and successes of the women who have come before us, and to remember the first women to stand up and make a change.

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Actions to prevent overdoses in B.C.

Thursday, October 24, 2019 11:20 AM

This factsheet is updated every two months with current information on the overdose crisis in B.C., including provincial actions, statistics and announcements.

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Working together to prevent homelessness

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:05 AM

The Province is investing in programs to put people first. These include:

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Keeping people and goods moving in the Lower Mainland

Monday, October 21, 2019 2:12 PM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is working to keep traffic in the Lower Mainland moving, where the majority of British Columbians live and work.

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Making roads safer in the Lower Mainland

Monday, October 21, 2019 1:57 PM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is rehabilitating and improving highways and bridges throughout the Lower Mainland.

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Non-medical cannabis in B.C.

Friday, October 18, 2019 6:30 AM

New classes of products: edibles, topicals and extracts

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Winter highway safety and maintenance

Monday, October 7, 2019 10:56 AM

Winter weather can create challenging driving conditions for drivers, especially on mountain passes like the Sea to Sky and the Coquihalla.

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Making roads safer in the southern Interior

Monday, October 7, 2019 10:15 AM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is rehabilitating highways and bridges in the southern Interior and is building new infrastructure where it is needed.

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Trans-Canada Highway four-laning program

Monday, October 7, 2019 10:10 AM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is working to upgrade Trans-Canada Highway 1 from Kamloops to the Alberta border.

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Investing in BC Transit

Monday, October 7, 2019 9:45 AM

A good public transit system is essential to building strong communities that are more affordable for the people who live in them.

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Making it easier for kids to get help

Monday, September 23, 2019 11:22 AM

Watching a young person struggle with mental health or addictions challenges is a parent’s worst nightmare. We all want to see our children thrive. And yet when they need help, families in crisis have had to struggle to navigate a fragmented system that doesn’t get their kids the care they need. There are waitlists to navigate, expensive bills to pay and doors that seemingly lead nowhere.

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#EveryoneBenefits with gender equality

Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM

Tomorrow is the first day of Gender Equality Week in Canada — a week driven by a vision where people of all genders and gender expressions are treated fairly and have equal access to opportunities.

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Making cellphone contracts, monthly bills easier for British Columbians

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:00 AM

This spring, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and I took the first steps to making cellphone billing and contracts less confusing and easier to understand for people in B.C.

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