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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.

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.

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.

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.

With the average-sized household in Canada at 2.9 people, Natalie and Merv realize their family of 12 is somewhat unusual.

Internet connectivity plays an important role in keeping people safe in emergency situations, especially in remote areas.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Five community leaders were presented with awards for their contributions to community safety, healing and crime prevention in British Columbia.

Everybody has a story. The Existence Project uses storytelling to build a community of empathy, understanding and belonging for everyone.

Biawanna is excited to film their first music video, thanks to a grant from Amplify BC.

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.