News by Ministry
Office of the Premier
More than 600,000 people connected to primary care since 2023, over 500 U.S. health professionals hired
Nature, world-class communities, balanced lifestyle attracting health-care professionals to B.C.
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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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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
Attorney general’s statement on Sikh Heritage Month
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month:
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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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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
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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Environment and Parks
Accessibility upgrades at Paul Lake Park on track for camping season
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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Strengthening conservation, stewardship at BC Parks with licence plate program
Finance
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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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Transgender Day of Visibility
Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in honour of Transgender Day of Visibility:
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Forests
Heritage conservation engagement leads to updated proposals to make the act work better for everyone
BC Timber Sales to increase fibre access, strengthen long-term forest outcomes, protect jobs
Legislative changes will expand timber sales options, support partnerships, enable better fibre flow
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Health
More than 600,000 people connected to primary care since 2023, over 500 U.S. health professionals hired
Nature, world-class communities, balanced lifestyle attracting health-care professionals to B.C.
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New health regulation puts patients’ safety first
Health professions and occupations act prioritizes public protection, facilitates good governance
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Introducing parental leave for local elected officials
Updated April 2, 2026: New minimum parental leave standards will support gender equity, inclusive participation
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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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Infrastructure
Building upgrades will improve Camosun engineering technology programs
Improving health-care services for people in northern Vancouver Island region
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
New support for Squamish manufacturing project strengthens local jobs
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
Building upgrades will improve Camosun engineering technology programs
New legislation will strengthen oversight of international education
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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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Adding new tools to help target organized crime
Civil Forfeiture Office expansion helps identify, secure the forfeiture of proceeds of crime
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
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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Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
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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Highway 1 on-ramp, off-ramp closures at East 1st Avenue
Drivers are advised to plan for a temporary ramp closure on Highway 1 while the City of Vancouver completes street upgrades on East 1st Avenue.
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