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Office of the Premier
Province taking action to strengthen involuntary care, better support patients
The Province is introducing proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act to strengthen and protect mental-health care in B.C. and improve supports for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges.
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Province invests in trades training to power B.C.’s economic future
British Columbia is boosting skilled-trades training throughout the province so people can secure family-supporting jobs created through major projects.
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Premier appoints new parliamentary secretaries for armed forces, primary care
Premier David Eby has appointed two parliamentary secretaries to support the work on key government priorities to grow the economy, deliver good jobs and strengthen services for British Columbians.
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Agriculture and Food
B.C. helps farms with solutions for water storage
Farmers and communities throughout B.C. are becoming better equipped for drought with ongoing support to help improve their management, delivery and storage of water for agricultural purposes.
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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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Funding will help growers adapt to climate change with orchard, vineyard renewal
B.C. berry, wine grape and tree fruit producers will receive more support to replant their farms, vineyards and orchards with climate-resilient fruit that will increase regional food supply, grow the economy and ensure people in British Columbia continue to enjoy fresh, local fruit and wine.
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Attorney General
More families get free, faster access to family law support
More families in the Lower Mainland now have access to faster, more affordable family-law solutions through the expansion of the Early Resolution Process (ERP).
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Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women:
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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Holodomor Memorial Day
Amna Shah, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, has issued the following statement to mark Holodomor Memorial Day:
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Children and Family Development
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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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
Citizens' Services
Robson Square ice rink opens for holiday season
The Robson Square ice rink is now open, and people are invited to lace up their skates and enjoy winter fun in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
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New intake for connectivity funding application open
The seventh intake of the Connecting Communities B.C. funding program is open for applications until Feb. 26, 2026.
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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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Education and Child Care
New child care centre coming for Fernie families
More families in Fernie will have access to affordable, high-quality child care through 37 new licensed child care spaces at Fernie Elementary school.
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New child care centre opens for Invermere parents
Families in Invermere will soon benefit from more affordable, high-quality child care, with 148 new licensed spaces opening on the grounds of Eileen Madson Primary school.
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
People encouraged to prepare for winter weather
As B.C. moves into colder seasonal weather, people are encouraged to prepare for low temperatures, snowfall and storms this winter.
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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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B.C. testing emergency alerts to cellphones, TV, radio
To improve public safety in the event of an emergency, a test of the BC Emergency Alert system will take place at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
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Energy and Climate Solutions
B.C. brings in measures to support EV adoption, auto sector, while awaiting federal decision
The Province is updating its zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) framework to maintain electric vehicle (EV) momentum.
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Province releases independent review of CleanBC
The Province has released the final report from the independent review of CleanBC, B.C.’s climate plan.
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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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Environment and Parks
Reservations open for two popular BC Parks backcountry adventures
Reservations will soon open for two well-known backcountry adventures in BC Parks – the world-renowned Berg Lake Trail and the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit.
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EAO approves second floating workcamp for Woodfibre LNG project
A request to allow a second floating workcamp or ‘floatel’ for workers building the Woodfibre LNG liquified natural gas construction site southwest of Squamish, B.C. has been approved.
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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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Finance
B.C.’s economy shows resilience despite global trade volatility
B.C.’s economy is expected to grow at a measured pace despite instability and uncertainty in the global economy.
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Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women:
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Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Transgender Day of Remembrance:
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Forests
B.C. hosting national wildfire symposium
An opportunity for leaders, experts to help shape future of wildland firefighting in Canada
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New harvest level set near Vernon
British Columbia’s chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC), the maximum amount of timber that can be harvested each year, for Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 49 near Vernon in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
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Health
Province taking action to strengthen involuntary care, better support patients
The Province is introducing proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act to strengthen and protect mental-health care in B.C. and improve supports for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges.
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Expanded supports coming for Surrey youth with new Foundry opening next week
More young people in Surrey have better access to essential mental-health and substance-use services with the opening of Foundry Surrey Central on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
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B.C. builds on efforts to support care-home workers, strengthen seniors’ care
The Province is taking significant steps to ensure seniors and people with complex health needs in publicly funded care homes, and the workers who care for them, continue to have the support they need, regardless of where they live or work.
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Housing and Municipal Affairs
Homes proposed for people needing support in Burnaby
People in Burnaby experiencing or at risk of homelessness will have a path off the street if a new proposal for approximately 50 supportive and complex-care homes is approved.
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Online toolkit helps build homes faster as rents fall
More people will find their place in a community they love as B.C. continues rolling out new innovations that are making it easier and faster to build affordable homes, helping contribute to the decline in the asking price for rent in communities throughout B.C.
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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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More homes coming for Indigenous people
Indigenous people in Cranbrook and Fort Nelson will soon have access to 45 affordable homes as two Indigenous-led housing redevelopments move forward.
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Minister’s statement on Louis Riel Day
Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has issued the following statement to mark Louis Riel Day:
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Infrastructure
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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New seats coming for Langley students
Construction is underway on the largest public-school infrastructure project in the province’s history, with two new schools in Langley on a joint campus that will create 2,800 student spaces.
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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
Accelerating maritime sector’s shift to clean energy
New innovation challenge supports B.C. companies developing renewable-energy maritime technologies
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Labour
New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness, injury
Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical treatment and focus on their recovery.
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New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork
Effective immediately, new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for health-care providers to spend with patients.
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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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Mining and Critical Minerals
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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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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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Province reviews public post-secondary system to ensure long-term sustainability
The Province is launching an independent review to strengthen the public post-secondary education system and ensure it is sustainable and well-positioned to support people in British Columbia and B.C.’s economic growth.
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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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Province invests in trades training to power B.C.’s economic future
British Columbia is boosting skilled-trades training throughout the province so people can secure family-supporting jobs created through major projects.
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
Grants enhance safety for groups targeted by hate, violence
Community organizations that have experienced or are at risk of experiencing hate-motivated crimes will benefit from grants to enhance security measures and make repairs.
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Trilateral summit brings leaders together to combat extortion and organized crime
From Public Safety Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/trilateral-summit-brings-leaders-together-to-combat-extortion-and-organized-crime.html
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Grants available for community safety projects
Applications are being accepted for the 2025-26 Civil Forfeiture Grant program to support organizations dedicated to community safety in British Columbia.
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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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Barriers removed for couples in B.C. receiving disability assistance
Starting Dec. 1, 2025, couples where both members receive disability assistance will receive the same support allowance as they would if they were two single people.
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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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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
Work begins to upgrade Coquitlam River Bridge, expect delays
Drivers travelling on Highway 7B are advised to expect minor delays as work begins on the Coquitlam River Bridge upgrade project, starting Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
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Highway 1 closure planned for work on Burnaby Lake overpass
Drivers are advised to plan for traffic delays this weekend on Highway 1 in Burnaby, as lane closures and a full overnight closure of a section of the highway on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, will support work on the Burnaby Lake overpass.
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Closure of 200th Street in Langley expected to affect traffic on Highway 10
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays during a full closure of 200th Street, south of Highway 10 in Langley, starting Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Potential chronic wasting disease detected in Okanagan deer
The Province is responding to a potential case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a male white-tailed deer harvested east of Enderby.
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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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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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