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Supports for people, businesses in 2020 helping build recovery for everyone

December 30, 2020 8:30 AM

By taking action to support people and businesses impacted by the global pandemic, Premier John Horgan and the B.C. government have begun building a strong economic recovery that includes everyone in British Columbia.
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Premier's statement on appointing liaison for Washington state

December 15, 2020 11:00 AM

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Advanced Education and Skills Training

Here2Talk offers students free 24-7 mental health help during the holidays

December 21, 2020 8:32 AM

This holiday season is challenging for everyone, and post-secondary students have a free, 24-7 counselling and referral service available to them through Here2Talk.
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Mental-health supports for post-secondary students

September 8, 2020 9:00 AM

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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

COVID-19 recovery programs to support farmers

December 1, 2020 1:17 PM

Two new programs, and increased support for a third one, will help improve food security and build a stronger economy following COVID-19.
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Farmers Information Service opens to help farmers in the Peace

December 15, 2020 2:00 PM

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Attorney General

Joint statement on Black Shirt Day

January 15, 2021 11:30 AM

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15, 2021:
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New Abbotsford Law Courts set to open

December 16, 2020 4:15 PM

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Children and Family Development

Fee cap keeps new child care spaces affordable

January 14, 2021 1:00 PM

A cap on fees for new child care facilities receiving the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) will help keep new child care spaces affordable for B.C. families.
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Nominations open for Child Care Awards of Excellence

January 7, 2021 11:30 AM

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Citizens' Services

Online tool helps people book appointments with Service BC

January 12, 2021 9:00 AM

People can now make an appointment online before visiting Service BC.
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New directives enhance access to information

December 22, 2020 8:30 AM

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Education

Increased funding supports students, keeps schools safe

December 21, 2020 5:00 PM

Budget 2020 ensures B.C.’s education system will have the highest school district operating and capital funding ever to support students.
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K-12 COVID-19 funding used to hire new staff, increase cleaning

December 21, 2020 8:26 AM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Province doubles CleanBC home energy retrofit rebates

January 6, 2021 8:00 AM

The Province is doubling CleanBC Better Homes retrofit rebates for select home-heating and energy-efficiency upgrades to support B.C.’s economic recovery and help British Columbians save on energy costs.
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Province increases CleanBC rebates for commercial EVs

January 13, 2021 9:00 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Province acquires land for 16 provincial parks, two protected areas

January 13, 2021 8:30 AM

As more people are experiencing the benefits of outdoor recreation than ever before, there will be more opportunities to get outside through a proposed expansion to B.C.’s park system.
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Province doubles CleanBC home energy retrofit rebates

January 6, 2021 8:00 AM

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Finance

Home Owner Grant threshold set for 2021 tax year

January 5, 2021 9:30 AM

The 2021 Home Owner Grant threshold is set at $1.625 million, ensuring the same percentage of British Columbia homeowners continue to be eligible.
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Fiscal update shows continued impact of pandemic on B.C.’s economy

December 17, 2020 9:05 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Fund helps forest sector with COVID-19 costs

December 16, 2020 3:35 PM

The province is delivering relief to small- and medium-sized forestry businesses for the extra costs of keeping their employees and communities safe, while operating through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Public invited to comment on Okanagan Timber Supply Area

January 18, 2021 1:00 PM

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Health

Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

January 18, 2021 5:00 PM

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
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Adding surgeries for patients: Catching up from COVID-19

January 6, 2021 11:15 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Joint statement on Black Shirt Day

January 15, 2021 11:30 AM

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15, 2021:
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More support for friendship centres benefits urban Indigenous peoples during pandemic

December 11, 2020 8:15 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Nominate an exceptional citizen for B.C.’s highest honour

January 15, 2021 10:45 AM

Nominations are being accepted for the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest honour.
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B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 13 British Columbians

August 3, 2020 6:15 AM

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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

Grant program now accessible to more B.C. businesses

December 21, 2020 10:00 AM

The B.C. government has enhanced the Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program to make it easier for businesses to qualify and has increased support for those in the hard-hit tourism sector.
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Minister's statement on December Labour Force Survey results

January 8, 2021 10:40 AM

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Labour

Temporary layoff extensions protect thousands of jobs

September 2, 2020 12:15 PM

The Province has protected jobs and workers impacted by COVID-19 with an online variance application that simplified the process to extend temporary layoffs, resulting in the approval of more than 500 variances that protect more than 9,100 jobs across a variety of economic sectors.
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WorkSafeBC guidelines support safe reopening of businesses

May 15, 2020 1:45 PM

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Municipal Affairs

New infrastructure funding to support COVID-19 response, recovery

December 1, 2020 8:00 AM

The Province is accepting applications from local governments, Indigenous communities and not-for-profit organizations for nearly $136 million in infrastructure grants to help communities develop resilience in response to COVID-19.
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Provincial grants funding community arts, culture, sports

December 15, 2020 9:00 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Province makes changes to simplify, clarify emergency orders

January 8, 2021 1:00 PM

The Province is fine-tuning compliance and enforcement provisions for orders on face coverings, gatherings and events, and food and liquor serving premises.
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Drug toxicity deaths continue to surpass records in B.C.

December 21, 2020 9:45 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Work Experience Opportunities Grant supports inclusive economic recovery

January 18, 2021 9:45 AM

Non-profit organizations can now apply for the second round of the Province’s Work Experience Opportunities Grant to help deliver work experience placements to British Columbians with disabilities and people facing multiple barriers to employment.
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New funding helps people with disabilities return to work

January 18, 2021 9:30 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Helping artists adapt during the pandemic

January 12, 2021 1:00 PM

Professional artists and others who work in the arts can get more support to help with challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic though a new grant program.
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B.C. commits $105 million to support tourism sector

December 22, 2020 10:05 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Port investment to create jobs, spark economic recovery

January 14, 2021 11:30 AM

People who live and work in northern B.C. will benefit from a provincial investment of $25 million that will improve and expand operations at the Port of Prince Rupert.
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New bridge coming as part of Highway 1 four-laning project

January 6, 2021 11:30 AM

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