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New drivers in B.C. can now take first knowledge test online
Updated: Online option offers people more choice and convenience, frees up in-person ICBC appointments
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Attorney general’s, minister’s statements on passage of bail, sentencing reforms
Attorney general’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on federal reforms protecting victims of gender-based violence
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to federal bills C-16 (the Protecting Victims Act) and C-225 (an act to amend the Criminal Code) becoming law:
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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
Expanding high-speed internet access to Thompson-Okanagan communities
Minister’s statement about amendments to Bill 9
Diana Gibson, Minister of Citizens’ Services, has released the following statement about updates to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
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Education and Child Care
Public engagement now open to gather input about future of child care in B.C.
Minister’s, K-12 education partners’ statement on Pride 2026
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care; B.C. School Trustees Association; BC School Superintendents Association; BC Association of School Business Officials; BC Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association; BC Teachers’ Federation; CUPE BC; BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils; BC Teachers’ Council; BC Public School Employers’ Association; First Nations Education Steering Committee; First Nations Schools Association; Métis Nation BC and Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations...
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Minister’s statement on School District 61 judicial review
Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in response to developments regarding the judicial review related to the School District 61 board:
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Minister approves Red Chris mine block-cave amendment
Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks, has approved an amendment to the Red Chris Porphyry Copper-Gold Mine environmental assessment certificate, authorizing the mine to transition from open-pit mining to underground mining, also called block-caving.
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Finance
Attorney general’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on federal reforms protecting victims of gender-based violence
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statements in response to federal bills C-16 (the Protecting Victims Act) and C-225 (an act to amend the Criminal Code) becoming law:
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Forests
Strengthening wildfire prevention, creating local jobs
New funding supports community projects to reduce wildfire risks, restore local ecosystems
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Local forestry leadership in Nakusp earns provincial recognition
Robin Hood Award recognizes Nakusp and Area Community Forest’s commitment to sustainable forestry
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Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Canada and British Columbia forge new partnership to accelerate homebuilding, lower costs and build new local infrastructure
From the Office of the Prime Minister: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/06/18/canada-and-british-columbia-forge-new-partnership-accelerate
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Providing information, opportunities for dialogue about Treaty Land Entitlement
Providing information, opportunities for dialogue about Te’mexw treaties
Public invited to learn more about five proposed modern treaties on southern Vancouver Island
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Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements about Moose Hide Campaign Day
Infrastructure
Improving access to primary care for people in the North
Updated June 16, 2026: Construction has begun on new primary and community care centre in Vanderhoof
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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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Jobs and Economic Growth
Revitalizing Nelson’s Civic Theatre supports jobs, expands opportunities for arts, tourism
Provincial funding improves a key cultural space designed to bring more people to Nelson’s downtown
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B.C. Business House opens June 12 as FIFA World Cup 2026 games begin
Labour
Minister’s statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals dispute
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals labour dispute:
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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
Improving access to skilled trades training in rural, remote communities
B.C. launches Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative to strengthen trades-training opportunities
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
April 2026 saw 119 lives lost due to unregulated-drug toxicity
In April 2026, 119 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated-drug toxicity according to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, equating to about four deaths per day.
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Summer safety reminders from the BC Coroners Service
The summer months have arrived and the BC Coroners Service is reminding people throughout the province to put safety first when planning warm-weather activities.
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Coroner’s inquest into Tatyanna Harrison’s death begins July 2, 2026
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Tatyanna Harrison will begin at 9:30 a.m. (Pacific time) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Launching new training projects for people facing barriers to employment
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
Additional FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets donated to children, youth
Province, PavCo, City of Vancouver now providing 500 match tickets to young people throughout B.C.
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Enhancing essential community supports through grants
Community Gaming Grants boost access, support for people who benefit from community services
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Investments in amateur sports benefit athletes, communities
Pathways to Sport strategic framework demonstrates how investments strengthen B.C.’s sports sector
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Transportation and Transit
Moving ahead on Fraser River Tunnel Project with revised procurement approach
Bringing safer, faster travel to the Fraser Valley through new rail overpass
Replacement of CPKC rail overpass will support Highway 1 widening, travel through the corridor
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
New floodplain maps support flood preparedness
Updated June 17, 2026: Detailed maps help high-risk communities understand, prepare for flooding
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