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Office of the Premier
Applications open, permanent location secured for new SFU medical school
The Simon Fraser University (SFU) school of medicine is accepting applications for its first class of future doctors, marking the launch of the first new medical school in Western Canada in nearly 60 years.
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Province to remove barriers, make way for more child care at schools
The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds.
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B.C., First Nations leaders gather to advance reconciliation
First Nations leaders and provincial officials are coming together for the 10th B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering, where they will collaborate on ways to recognize, respect and advance essential government-to-government relationships.
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Agriculture and Food
New plant, animal health centre will safeguard people, farms
Government is building a new plant and animal health centre to keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, protecting British Columbia’s food, farmers, animals and communities.
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Funding helps prepare farms, animals for extreme weather
Farmers in British Columbia will receive support to better protect their farms and animals from extreme weather through the Beneficial Management Practices program.
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Fund supports next generation of B.C. farmers
Farmers beginning operations in British Columbia are getting help to plan and grow their agricultural businesses so they can succeed and offer B.C. families fresh and local food.
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Attorney General
Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Hindu Heritage Month
Amna Shah, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Hindu Heritage Month:
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B.C. appoints two judges to Provincial Court
The Government of British Columbia has appointed two judges to the Provincial Court to support timely and efficient access to justice.
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Construction begins on monument park honouring Japanese Canadians
Residents and visitors to Victoria will have a new destination for reflection and learning as construction begins on a monument park honouring Japanese Canadians in B.C. who were forcibly displaced, dispossessed and interned during the Second World War.
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Children and Family Development
Safety planning updated to better support children, families
The Province is strengthening safety planning, helping families stay connected, while mitigating safety concerns for children and youth.
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Tŝilhqot’in Nation, Canada and British Columbia extend coordination agreement advancing First Nations-led child and family services
Funding expands programs to prevent family violence
Families throughout B.C. will have access to new and expanded programs that support healthy relationships and prevent domestic violence, thanks to new funding that enhances community-led intervention services.
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Citizens' Services
B.C.’s anti-racism data committee reappointed to new terms
Three years after their initial appointment, the Province has reappointed 10 members to the anti-racism data committee.
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Building a more connected government
People will be at the centre of better service delivery as the Province establishes Connected Services BC, a more connected technology systems model that works better for people and businesses interacting with government.
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People on Piers, Texada, southern Vancouver Island get internet connectivity
Accessing high-speed internet for people in approximately 750 households will soon become a reality as more rural Vancouver Island and Gulf Island communities are connected.
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Education and Child Care
Families throughout B.C. will benefit from more than 900 new child care spaces
Families in 14 communities throughout the province will benefit from more than 900 new licensed child care spaces that will open this fall, expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care.
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Kelowna families benefit from new child care centre
More families will have access to affordable, high-quality child care in Kelowna as 53 new licensed child care spaces open.
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Minister’s, partners’ statement on substance-use education, prevention in B.C. schools
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care; Annie Smith, executive director at McCreary Centre Society; B.C. Association of School Business Officials; B.C. Teachers’ Federation; CUPE BC; B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils; First Nations Education Steering Committee; Métis Nation B.C.; and the First Nations Schools Association have issued the following statement about substance-use education and prevention in B.C.’s K-12 system:
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Disaster, climate-risk information helps communities be resilient
More resources are now available to help communities better prepare for emergencies and keep people safer from the risks associated with natural hazards and a changing climate.
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Practise earthquake safety during ShakeOut BC
On Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m., people throughout B.C. will join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill to practice how to drop, cover and hold on.
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Prepare for seasonal storms, heavy rain, winds
As British Columbia transitions to cooler temperatures and seasonal storms, people are encouraged to prepare for the shift to fall weather, including a series of storms that may bring heavy rain and strong winds to coastal areas, starting Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.
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Energy and Climate Solutions
New legislation powers economy with clean energy, North Coast Transmission Line
The Government of British Columbia is launching a bold set of actions designed to drive investment in major projects that will grow the economy, diversify markets and create new jobs, enabling province- and nation-building industrial projects that will unlock the full economic potential of northern B.C.
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Ksi Lisims LNG advances with environmental certificate
The Indigenous-led Ksi Lisims LNG project has received its environmental assessment certificate.
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Clean-industry projects strengthen climate action, support good jobs
Government is investing $35 million to support new industry projects that will create local jobs, strengthen local communities and grow British Columbia’s clean industry.
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Environment and Parks
More campsites added to Rolley Lake Park
Construction will begin on 32 new campsites at Rolley Lake Park so more people can get outside and enjoy nature.
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Construction begins on improvements to Tribune Bay campground
Construction has begun on the first phase of the Tribune Bay campground redevelopment, which will create a more enjoyable camping experience for people visiting Tribune Bay Park.
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Backcountry camping, trail, accessibility upgrades underway in two parks
Trail and backcountry-campground upgrades are now underway in Seven Sisters Park to provide beginner hikers and families more opportunities to connect with nature.
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Finance
Province, BCGEU will enter into mediation
The government and the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) have agreed to enter into mediation with the assistance of mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers in an effort to find a resolution to the current dispute between the parties that has resulted in the public-service strike.
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Additional support will address gender-based violence in B.C.
As part of the Canada-British Columbia bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence, B.C. will receive $18 million this year from the federal government to support survivors and break the cycle of violence through Safe and Supported: B.C.’s Gender-Based Violence Action Plan.
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Premier, ministers travel to Ottawa to move major projects forward
Premier David Eby is leading a mission to Ottawa to push for more investment in major infrastructure projects that deliver prosperity and jobs for people in B.C.
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Forests
Mid-Island residents invited to help guide future of forest stewardship
Local residents are invited to share their input on the development of the West Central Vancouver Island (WCVI) Forest Landscape Plan (FLP), which will guide long-term forest management in the area.
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Province, ʼNa̱mǥis First Nation reach milestone in forest stewardship agreement
ʼNa̱mǥis First Nation and the Province are one step closer to a joint decision-making agreement that will support predictable harvesting, job creation and sustainable forestry operations on the north Island.
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New forest trade office opening in Europe
Efforts are underway to diversify and strengthen British Columbia’s forestry sector with a new office in London, England.
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Health
Roll up your sleeves, B.C., the 2025-26 vaccination campaign is here
People in B.C. are encouraged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, as the 2025-26 immunization campaign is underway.
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New urgent and primary care centre opens in Cowichan
People living in Duncan and surrounding communities will have increased access to team-based primary care through the new Cowichan Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
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New Foundry centre supports young people in Burns Lake
Young people in Burns Lake and surrounding communities now have better access to vital mental-health and substance-use services with the opening of a new Foundry centre in Burns Lake.
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Eighty-seven affordable homes open for Vancouver residents
Families, seniors, and people living with disabilities in Vancouver have more affordable housing options as Heather Place Building B opens.
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Stronger services will support growing northern communities
People in northern B.C. will benefit from improved access to housing, health care, emergency services, child care and community programs, thanks to more than $5 million in funding from the Northern Healthy Communities Fund (NHCF).
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Homes on the way for people needing support on Sunshine Coast
Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness on the Sunshine Coast is on the way at two properties the Province purchased in Sechelt to build new homes with supports.
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Premier’s, minister’s statements on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day:
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Carrier Sekani First Nations and B.C. renew commitment to reconciliation
The Province and seven Carrier Sekani First Nations are re-affirming their shared commitment to implementing a long-term, collaborative vision for reconciliation.
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B.C., First Nations leaders gather to advance reconciliation
First Nations leaders and provincial officials are coming together for the 10th B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering, where they will collaborate on ways to recognize, respect and advance essential government-to-government relationships.
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Infrastructure
Construction starts on new BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo
Shovels are going in the ground for a new BC Cancer centre that will deliver expanded cancer care and treatment for people in Nanaimo and nearby communities.
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Province approves plan to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary
After a devastating fire two years ago, the plan to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary is moving forward with expedited construction timelines for a modern and safer school.
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New renal facility at Surrey Memorial reaches milestone
People in Surrey are one step closer to enhanced kidney care as Surrey Memorial Hospital’s renal facility celebrates a construction milestone.
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Fifteen individuals appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Fifteen people who exemplify excellence will be invested into the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour.
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Medals of Good Citizenship mark a decade of honouring selfless service
Eighteen individuals are being recognized for their exceptional contributions as the Medal of Good Citizenship marks 10 years of celebrating community service in British Columbia.
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Government supports six francophone initiatives in B.C.
Government is investing $250,000 to support six non-profit organizations in delivering initiatives that reflect the needs and priorities of British Columbia’s francophone communities.
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Jobs and Economic Growth
Premier goes to New York to promote B.C.’s clean energy, critical minerals
Premier David Eby is travelling to New York to promote B.C. as a leading destination for investment in clean energy and the critical minerals that are powering the transition to a sustainable, innovation-driven economy.
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Minister’s statement on September Labour Force Survey results
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for September 2025:
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Streamlined regulations help businesses grow, improve services
The Province is making 187 amendments to 38 regulations across 10 ministries to reduce red tape, improve permitting timelines and make government services more efficient and accessible.
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Labour
Job-protected medical leave lets workers return to work after serious illness
Workers with a serious illness or injury will have improved job protection under a proposed amendment to the Employment Standards Act.
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Minister’s statement on the Cowichan Valley Transit dispute
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley Transit System labour dispute:
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Minister’s statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute:
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Mining and Critical Minerals
Province issues permit for expansion of Mount Polley mine
The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved Imperial Metal’s permit to expand its Mount Polley mine in the Cariboo region, which will extend the mine’s life by eight years, support local jobs and continue environmental monitoring as part of ongoing regulatory requirements.
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Minister’s statement on the rescue of three workers at Red Chris mine
Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement on the successful rescue of three workers at Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.:
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Province issues mining permit for Record Ridge magnesium mine
The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved Western High Yield Resources’ mining permit for the Record Ridge magnesium mine near Rossland.
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Minister’s statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Month
Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has released the following statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Month:
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Labour Market Outlook forecasts job opportunities over next 10 years
B.C.’s new Labour Market Outlook anticipates more than one million job openings over the next decade, helping people to plan their education, skills training and career paths.
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Applications open, permanent location secured for new SFU medical school
The Simon Fraser University (SFU) school of medicine is accepting applications for its first class of future doctors, marking the launch of the first new medical school in Western Canada in nearly 60 years.
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Report identifies ways to prevent suicide deaths of youth, young adults
A death-review panel convened by the BC Coroners Service has issued a report that includes recommendations to reduce deaths by suicide and better support young people in British Columbia.
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New spaces created to train more police officers, enhancing public safety
More police officers will be trained at the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s (JIBC) police academy with a 50% expansion of seats, supporting local police recruitment and building safe communities.
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BC Coroners Service shares unregulated drug-toxicity data for September
According to preliminary data, 158 people died in September 2025 due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service.
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Helping B.C. youth build skills for good jobs
Young people facing barriers to employment throughout the province will have more opportunities to find jobs and improve their life skills supported by new provincial funding.
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New team members work on accessibility for people in B.C.
Five new members have been appointed to British Columbia’s Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC), reinforcing the Province’s commitment to advancing accessibility and inclusion for all people in British Columbia.
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People in B.C. can count on getting income assistance during strike action
The Province is taking steps to ensure people continue to receive provincial disability and income assistance during strike action.
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Grants offer more creativity opportunities for people
Community Gaming Grants are empowering organizations, artists and cultural workers by strengthening arts and culture programming and services to increase opportunities for people in British Columbia to participate in the arts and culture sector.
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Medals of Good Citizenship mark a decade of honouring selfless service
Eighteen individuals are being recognized for their exceptional contributions as the Medal of Good Citizenship marks 10 years of celebrating community service in British Columbia.
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Canadians of South Asian heritages contribute to vision for provincial museum
More than 16,000 people of South Asian heritages in British Columbia have provided input for a provincial museum that educates, preserves and celebrates the richness of Canadian South Asian histories, traditions and cultures.
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Transportation and Transit
Bamfield Main Road will reopen Oct. 24 with daily closures for a week
Removal of hazardous trees along Bamfield Main Road is ongoing as part of recovery efforts following a recent wildfire.
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Introduction of miscellaneous statutes amendment act (No. 2), 2025
Government introduced the miscellaneous statutes amendment act (No. 2), 2025, to the legislative assembly on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
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Bamfield Main Road daytime closure planned
Daytime closures of Bamfield Main Road will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, and Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, to allow crews to complete safety work on the road and slope.
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
B.C. targets chronic wasting disease with winter Cranbrook deer hunt
A deer hunt is being introduced in Cranbrook from Jan. 5-31, 2026, to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease (CWD) spreading among B.C.’s deer populations and to increase sampling efforts to monitor the disease’s prevalence.
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Deer in Grand Forks area affected by disease
The Province has confirmed the presence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer in Grand Forks.
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Island rabbit owners should take precautions following suspected cases of fatal virus
The Province is encouraging rabbit owners in the mid-Vancouver Island area to take extra care after several wild rabbits were found dead in Cedar, showing symptoms of rabbit hemorrhagic disease.
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