News by Ministry
Office of the Premier
Site C dam receives official name: The John Horgan Dam and Generating Station
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Supporting families with free services during separation, conflict
A range of supports is available to help people navigate changes in their family relationships
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Helping survivors of family violence navigate legal system
Innovative law clinics in B.C. support people experiencing family violence with free legal help
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Children and Family Development
Supporting children, youth with disabilities with new programs, more funding
Investment will expand services throughout B.C., provide additional direct funding to families
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Citizens' Services
Minister’s statement about amendments to Bill 9
Diana Gibson, Minister of Citizens’ Services, has released the following statement about updates to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
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Strengthening Haida Gwaii connectivity through new subsea fibre-optic link
Education and Child Care
Minister’s statement on Child Care Month
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in celebration of Child Care Month:
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Minister’s statement on School District 61 judicial review
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in response to developments regarding the judicial review related to the School District 61 board:
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Site C dam receives official name: The John Horgan Dam and Generating Station
Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energy
Environment and Parks
Finishing first phase of infrastructure restoration at Tsútswecw Park
Finance
Funds supporting B.C. companies, accelerating commercialization, growth
Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Health Employers Association of BC reaches tentative agreement with Nurses’ Bargaining Association
The Health Employers Association (HEABC) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA).
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Forests
Inviting southern Thompson Okanagan residents to help guide forest management
Health
Bettering access to care, reproductive health protected through expanded midwives’ role
Provincial health officer’s statement about Canadians arriving from MV Hondius to B.C.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement about the arrival of Canadians from MV Hondius to B.C.:
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Creating new housing options for people experiencing homelessness in North Vancouver
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Minister’s statement on appointment of provincial commissioner to BC Treaty Commission
Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has released the following statement on the appointment of Angela Wesley as the new provincially appointed commissioner to the BC Treaty Commission:
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Infrastructure
Opening the new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital
Adding more fun for students with new school playgrounds
(Updated May 4, 2026) $5 million in new playground funding will support kids’ health, well-being
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Throne speech pays tribute to the people of Tumbler Ridge
Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has delivered the following speech from the throne, opening the second session of the 43rd parliament of the Province of British Columbia, in tribute to the people of Tumbler Ridge:
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People invited to sign condolence books for victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Following the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, books of condolence are available for British Columbians to express their sympathies and messages of support.
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Jobs and Economic Growth
Province to showcase key B.C. industry sectors during FIFA World Cup 2026
Advancing made-in-B.C. health technology to strengthen patient care
Funding will help homegrown companies pilot new tech to strengthen economic resilience in B.C.
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Labour
Premier’s, minister’s statements on National Day of Mourning
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Mourning:
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Mining and Critical Minerals
B.C., Simpcw begin negotiations on consent agreement for Yellowhead Copper mine
The Province and Simpcw First Nation have started negotiations on a consent decision-making agreement for co-ordinated and efficient assessments of the proposed Yellowhead Copper mine project in Simpcw territory.
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Minister’s statement on Construction and Skilled Trades Month
Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has released the following statement in celebration of Construction and Skilled Trades Month:
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Protecting jobs for British Columbians while meeting immediate labour needs
Province focuses on building skilled workforce with employment of young people for the long term
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Keeping people safe with new mental-health screening tool for police in Interior
Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
BC Coroners Service shares unregulated drug-toxicity data for March
According to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, March 2026 saw 135 lives lost to suspected unregulated drug toxicity, equating to about 4.4 deaths per day.
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment
Expanding culturally grounded support for Indigenous people with diverse needs in Port Alberni
Pilot project helps Port Alberni Friendship Centre guide adults toward CLBC-funded services
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Unveiling BC Place Vancouver upgrades, opportunity ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Accessibility, technology, hospitality enhancements will transform fan experience, leave a legacy
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Ticket donation program helping B.C. youth attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
Bringing people together in Tumbler Ridge through FIFA World Cup 2026 event
Canada Celebrates will add a stop in Tumbler Ridge, sharing benefits of FIFA World Cup 2026
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Transportation and Transit
New bus-on-shoulder lanes open on Highway 1 at Colquitz River Bridges
New SkyTrain stations taking shape for transit riders south of Fraser River
Targeted detours reopening Broadway sooner
Road restoring ahead of schedule at future Mount Pleasant Station, accelerated at Broadway-City Hall
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Mia-yaltwa Ha’lidzogm hoon: A collaborative approach to marine protection announced for the Central Coast of British Columbia
From Parks Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2026/05/mia-yaltwa-halidzogm-hoon-a-collaborative-approach-to-marine-protection-announced-for-the-central-coast-of-british-columbia.html
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Minister’s statement on Central Coast marine protection area
Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, has released the following statement in celebration of a historic agreement to establish a new national marine conservation area reserve in B.C.:
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