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Office of the Premier

Premier leading Asia trade mission to promote B.C. investment, support good jobs

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:40 PM
Premier David Eby

Premier David Eby is leading a trade mission to Asia with business leaders and key government officials to strengthen partnerships, increase investment, diversify trade and create good jobs for British Columbians.


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Agriculture and Food

Premier leading Asia trade mission to promote B.C. investment, support good jobs

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:40 PM
Premier David Eby

Premier David Eby is leading a trade mission to Asia with business leaders and key government officials to strengthen partnerships, increase investment, diversify trade and create good jobs for British Columbians.


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Attorney General

Introduction of miscellaneous statutes amendment act, 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:23 AM
The British Columbia flag waves proudly in front of the province’s historic Parliament Buildings in Victoria.

Government introduced the miscellaneous statutes amendment act, 2025, to the legislative assembly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.


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Children and Family Development

CMHA Cowichan Valley Branch opens Youth Emergency Shelter with support of legacy donor

Friday, April 4, 2025 4:50 PM
Chief Cindy Daniels, Cowichan Tribes; Debra Toporowksi, MLA; Guido Weisz, Mischa Weisz Foundation; Lise Haddock, CMHA-CVB & Hon. Jodie Wickens, MCFD

From CMHA-Cowichan Valley Branch: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/cowichancmha/pages/102/attachments/original/1743800294/NR_CMHA_Media_Release_FINAL_updated.pdf?1743800294


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Citizens' Services

High-speed internet available in Clinton, Ruth Lake, Deka Lake

Thursday, March 20, 2025 9:30 AM
Connecting Clinton, Ruth Lake & Deka Lake. Photo of a woman and a child using a computer.

People in Clinton, Ruth Lake and Deka Lake in the Cariboo region now have access to high-speed internet, enabling faster, more reliable access to digital services and opportunities.


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Education and Child Care

New child care centre open in downtown Vancouver

Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:30 AM

Families and children in Vancouver are benefiting from more licensed child care spaces, providing more options in the downtown core.


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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

Plan ahead for travel, be prepared for wildfire risks this long weekend

Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:00 AM
Plan ahead for travel, be prepared for wildfire risks this long weekend

Residents and long-weekend travellers are encouraged to plan ahead, be prepared and stay safe this Victoria Day long weekend.


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Energy and Climate Solutions

CleanBC review launched to strengthen climate action, results for people

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:30 PM

The Province is launching an independent review of CleanBC programs to ensure they are effectively reducing emissions, while making life more affordable and supporting a strong economy.


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Environment and Parks

New, adaptive mountain-biking trail opens in Alice Lake Park

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:00 AM
New, adaptive mountain-biking trail opens in Alice Lake Park

A new, beginner-friendly adaptive mountain-biking trail at Alice Lake Park is now open, giving more people better access to local trails and a more inclusive experience.


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Finance

B.C. eliminates carbon tax

Monday, March 31, 2025 11:00 AM
Premier David Eby

The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025.


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Forests

B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 9:15 AM
B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products

New support for forestry-sector manufacturers in the province is creating sustainable jobs, strengthening local supply chains, establishing new made-in-B.C. products and reinforcing B.C.’s position as a leader in mass-timber innovation.


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Health

Streamlined process cuts wait times, bringing more U.S. nurses to B.C.

Monday, May 12, 2025 12:34 PM
Nurse attending to a patient. Text: Record number of US nurses coming to BC to work.

New streamlined credential recognition means nurses from the United States can now work in B.C. much quicker, with registrations taking only a few days, compared to the previous average as long as four months.


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Housing and Municipal Affairs

New affordable homes open for people in Courtenay

Friday, May 9, 2025 3:15 PM

Indigenous Elders, individuals and people with disabilities with low or moderate incomes now have access to 40 affordable homes in Courtenay.


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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Nisg̱a’a, B.C., Canada celebrate 25th anniversary of Nisg̱a’a Treaty

Friday, May 9, 2025 9:02 AM

The Nisg̱a’a Nation and the governments of Canada and British Columbia are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Nisg̱a’a Final Agreement (the Nisg̱a’a Treaty) as a major milestone on the path of reconciliation.


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Infrastructure

New legislation will deliver key infrastructure faster, strengthen economy

Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:46 AM
New legislation will deliver key infrastructure faster, strengthen economy

Major infrastructure projects will be built faster in B.C. as the Province aims to speed up permitting and approvals through new legislation.


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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Premier leading Asia trade mission to promote B.C. investment, support good jobs

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:40 PM
Premier David Eby

Premier David Eby is leading a trade mission to Asia with business leaders and key government officials to strengthen partnerships, increase investment, diversify trade and create good jobs for British Columbians.


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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation

B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 9:15 AM
B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products

New support for forestry-sector manufacturers in the province is creating sustainable jobs, strengthening local supply chains, establishing new made-in-B.C. products and reinforcing B.C.’s position as a leader in mass-timber innovation.


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Labour

Sick notes restriction will leave more time for patient care

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:45 PM
Fewer sick notes means more time with patients

Changes to the Employment Standards Act will leave health-care providers with more time to spend with patients by eliminating the need for workers to get sick notes for short-term absences from work.


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Mining and Critical Minerals

New framework introduced for First Nations consultation on mining claims

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:00 AM

The Province is introducing new tools and guidance to support changes to B.C.’s mineral tenure system, required to address a 2023 court ruling.


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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

B.C. nominee program focused on meeting workforce priorities

Monday, April 14, 2025 10:00 AM

The Province is updating the BC Provincial Nominee Program to do what it can to best meet its workforce priorities, and provide as much fairness and clarity as possible, following the federal government’s decision to reduce the nomination allocation spots.


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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Graduated licensing changes improve accessibility, safety

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 3:45 PM
Driving instructor evaluating a student during a road test

The Province has introduced legislation to improve graduated licensing programs to create a simpler, more accessible process for new drivers, while improving safety standards for motorcycle drivers.


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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Province taking further steps to improve outcomes on DTES

Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:19 PM

The Province is taking further steps to address systemic challenges and improve the quality of life in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) for all those that are living, working and visiting in the neighbourhood.


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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Enhanced visitor experiences planned for Barkerville historic site

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 9:05 AM
Enhanced visitor experiences planned for Barkerville historic site

Visitors can look forward to continuing strong operations, along with expanded hands-on demonstrations and interpretations at Barkerville Historic Town & Park and Cottonwood House Historic Site as part of the site operator’s proposed plan.


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Transportation and Transit

Fresh air, exercise fuel children who join Walking School Bus

Monday, May 12, 2025 9:00 AM
MLA Ravi Parmar walks with students on a sidewalk as part of B.C.'s Walking School Bus program promoting safe, active travel.

The Province of B.C. is supporting the Walking School Bus program, which provides supervised walks to schools for elementary children in select communities, helping them start their day off with fresh air and exercise.


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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:15 PM
People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards

People in British Columbia are urged to prepare for seasonal hazards as the warming weather increases the likelihood of climate-related emergencies, including spring flooding, wildfires and drought.


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