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Office of the Premier
B.C. kids will benefit from new soccer mini pitches
Up to 20 communities will receive state-of-the-art sports infrastructure, leaving a lasting legacy
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One year update: Hundreds of U.S. health-care professionals are serving people in B.C.
Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
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Agriculture and Food
Keeping essential goods moving with emergency barge service for Westham Island
Alternative service required to transport food products while Delta bridge repairs are underway
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Attorney General
Boosting damages for victims of intimate-image abuse up to $75,000
B.C.’s new limit increases compensation for victims 14‑fold and holds offenders accountable
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Protecting access to places of worship, schools
Government plans measures to make schools safer, introduce similar protections for places of worship
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Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
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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
Strengthening Haida Gwaii connectivity through new subsea fibre-optic link
Noah reclaims B.C.’s most popular baby name
Parents throughout British Columbia have spoken, choosing Noah as the year’s most beloved name for newborns.
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Education and Child Care
Protecting access to places of worship, schools
Government plans measures to make schools safer, introduce similar protections for places of worship
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Temporary classrooms arriving for Tumbler Ridge students
Students and their families can expect to see the first temporary school facilities begin arriving in Tumbler Ridge on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Minister’s statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day
Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement to mark Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day:
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Energy and Climate Solutions
Advancing clean-energy goals of remote First Nations
Thirteen remote First Nations invest in clean-energy projects to reduce reliance on diesel
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B.C. launching competitive process for clean power in high-demand sectors
BC Hydro call for AI, data-centre projects will enable growth, AI adoption, data sovereignty
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Environment and Parks
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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Environmental Assessment Office seeks feedback on proposed expedited process
B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is seeking feedback on a newly proposed expedited environmental assessment process designed to reduce assessment timelines and support more efficient decision-making for major projects deemed to be in the public interest.
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Accessibility upgrades at Paul Lake Park on track for camping season
Finance
Community Bargaining Association ratifies agreement
Members of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) have ratified a new agreement reached with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC).
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Professional Employees Association ratifies collective agreement
Members of the Professional Employees Association (PEA) have voted to ratify a renewed collective agreement.
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Forests
Health
Improving access to team-based health care for Tri-Cities residents
One year update: Hundreds of U.S. health-care professionals are serving people in B.C.
Moving forward with Indigenous-led treatment and recovery, substance-use services in Terrace
New treatment, recovery withdrawal-management services will support people with addiction challenges
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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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Minister and Cowichan (Quw’utsun) Nation Chiefs’ statement on negotiations
Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and the Cowichan (Quw’utsun) Nation Chiefs, Chief Sulsulxumaat, Cindy Daniels, Cowichan Tribes, Chief Tholmen, John Elliott, Stz’uminus First Nation, Chief Chakeenakwaut, Pam Jack, Penelakut Tribe, Chief Sulsimutstun, James Thomas, Halalt First Nation, and Chief Laxele’wuts’aat, Shana Thomas, Lyackson First Nation, have released the following statement about negotiations:
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Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s, MLA’s statements on Women’s Memorial March
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in honour of the annual Women’s Memorial March:
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Infrastructure
Improving health-care services for people in northern Vancouver Island region
Building upgrades will improve Camosun engineering technology programs
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
Bringing new manufacturing jobs to Maple Ridge through support from the Province
Labour
Better crane safety protections coming for workers
(Updated March 3, 2026) New licensing, permitting will strengthen WorkSafeBC’s oversight of crane safety
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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
New legislation will strengthen oversight of international education
New Indigenous law wing supports learning Indigenous legal traditions
Students at the University of Victoria (UVic) law school now have a dedicated space to learn Indigenous laws and legal traditions with the opening of the new Indigenous law wing.
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Building upgrades will improve Camosun engineering technology programs
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Training sites approved to increase police recruits in B.C.
Police training locations in Vancouver, Victoria will be satellites of the justice institute
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Chief coroner’s statement on Tumbler Ridge
Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, has released the following statement regarding the decision to direct an inquest into the events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
External review of CLBC home-sharing program completed
The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has received the final report from the external review of Community Living BC’s (CLBC) home-sharing program.
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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
B.C. kids will benefit from new soccer mini pitches
Up to 20 communities will receive state-of-the-art sports infrastructure, leaving a lasting legacy
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Supporting stronger communities through capital projects grants
Funding from Community Gaming Grants helps non-profits purchase essential equipment, make renovations
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Transportation and Transit
Drivers warned of hazardous potholes after heavy rain on Highway 1
Due to prolonged heavy rainfall this week and overnight, multiple potholes have formed along Highway 1 east of Chilliwack, between Bridal Falls and Hope.
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Lane closure starting on Fulford-Ganges Road for bridge work
Drivers are advised that work to complete a new bridge on Fulford-Ganges Road will resume next week between Blackburn Lake and Cusheon Lake.
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