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Office of the Premier

New plan maps next steps forward in B.C.’s economic recovery

September 17, 2020 2:10 PM

Premier John Horgan and Carole James, Minister of Finance, have released Stronger BC for Everyone: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan.
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Premier's statement on Andrew Wilkinson's resignation as Opposition leader

October 26, 2020 2:50 PM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Statement on public post-secondary back-to-school gatherings

September 15, 2020 10:45 AM

Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, has issued the following statement on the excessive number of students gathering publicly at the University of Victoria (UVic) outside of educational activities:
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Mental-health supports for post-secondary students

September 8, 2020 9:00 AM

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Agriculture

Public feedback on ALR residential flexibility intentions paper available

September 4, 2020 8:45 AM

The Province is releasing a “what we heard” summary report on the Ministry of Agriculture’s proposed policy direction to increase residential flexibility in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
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More opportunities for economic growth coming soon to the Okanagan

September 16, 2020 10:45 AM

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Attorney General

New Enhanced Care coverage starts May 2021

August 14, 2020 10:30 AM

ICBC will embark on a new way of doing auto insurance in British Columbia, the largest transformation in its 40-year history.
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New judicial appointment to help clear traffic court backlog

September 21, 2020 8:00 AM

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Children and Family Development

Thousands more child care spaces coming for B.C. families

September 18, 2020 8:45 AM

B.C. families in 35 communities will soon have access to thousands of quality, licensed child care spaces as the Province marks a new milestone in its Childcare BC plan.
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Improving access to quality, affordable child care in New Westminster

June 26, 2020 10:52 AM

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Citizens' Services

Communications infrastructure funding to support economic recovery in rural B.C.

September 21, 2020 8:55 AM

The Province will make a significant investment in connectivity to encourage a rapid expansion of high-speed internet access and drive regional economic development in rural areas, Indigenous communities and along B.C.’s highways.
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Service BC providing self-isolation check ins with a kind approach

August 4, 2020 9:00 AM

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Education

Detailed plans support safe return to classroom

August 26, 2020 2:00 PM

Back to school plans for K-12 families are now posted for all 60 school districts, so parents and families can prepare to support their children for a safe return to the classroom.
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New federal funding builds on plans for a safe back to school

September 3, 2020 1:15 PM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Province supports jobs and innovation in clean tech sector

September 2, 2020 8:45 AM

British Columbia is leading the way in clean technology with companies developing clean energy projects funded through the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund.
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Province provides funding for community clean energy projects

July 22, 2020 1:00 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Province approves local bans, takes action on plastics

September 12, 2020 1:00 PM

Through new initiatives, the Government of British Columbia is taking action to prevent plastic waste from polluting communities, shorelines and ending up in landfills.
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Shoreline clean-up funds create jobs, protect coastal waters

August 31, 2020 10:00 AM

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Finance

New plan maps next steps forward in B.C.’s economic recovery

September 17, 2020 2:10 PM

Premier John Horgan and Carole James, Minister of Finance, have released Stronger BC for Everyone: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan.
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Economic challenges of COVID-19 matched by strong supports for people

September 10, 2020 10:00 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

New allowable annual cut levels set for Haida Gwaii management units

October 27, 2020 2:30 PM

Effective immediately, British Columbia’s chief forester, Diane Nicholls, has set new allowable annual cut (AAC) levels for the Timber Supply Area (TSA) 25 and Tree Farm Licences (TFLs) 58 and 60 on Haida Gwaii.
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Government embarks on new approach to old forests

September 11, 2020 1:00 PM

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Health

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

October 29, 2020 4:30 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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Investment brings new support to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and communities where they live

September 9, 2020 2:23 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Landmark new agreement lays out path for reconciliation with Lake Babine Nation

September 18, 2020 10:45 AM

Lake Babine Nation, Canada and the Province of British Columbia have signed a landmark new reconciliation agreement that sets the foundation for a 20-year journey to implement and recognize Lake Babine Nation rights and title, leading to greater prosperity, partnership and economic development that benefits everyone in the region for generations to come.
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Province partners with Huu-ay-aht First Nations to improve Bamfield Road safety

September 11, 2020 12:15 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Four projects benefit from French-language funding

September 18, 2020 3:15 PM

The Province has announced that it is partnering with four non-profit organizations to support projects that directly benefit British Columbia’s francophone community.
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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 Development and Competitiveness

Support service helps over 4,200 businesses during pandemic

July 3, 2020 11:30 AM

The B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service has served more than 4,200 businesses through phone, chat and email since its launch in April 2020, and has had more than 200,000 visits to its COVID-19 web page.
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New resource helps cannabis producers enter the legal market

June 16, 2020 11:45 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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Mental Health and Addictions

Stronger mental health, substance use services to help young people thrive

September 2, 2020 10:45 AM

Better, seamless mental health and substance use care for children and youth in three more school districts will support families through new integrated child and youth teams in Richmond, Coast Mountains and Okanagan-Similkameen.
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New public health order to help slow B.C.’s overdose crisis

September 16, 2020 9:00 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Restart funding to support transit services people count on

September 18, 2020 12:50 PM

People throughout B.C. will continue to have safe, reliable and affordable public transportation options, with federal and provincial confirmation that TransLink, BC Transit and BC Ferries will share more than $1 billion under the federal/provincial Safe Restart Agreement announced earlier this summer, cost-shared 50-50 by both governments.
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New centre to support Nanaimo people experiencing homelessness

September 15, 2020 1:00 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Updated illicit drug death reports released by BC Coroners Service

October 20, 2020 9:30 AM

The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths to the end of September 2020.
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State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response

October 27, 2020 4:00 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Funding provides essential skills, training to Downtown Eastside workers

September 19, 2020 9:30 AM

Up to 26 people living and working in the Downtown Eastside will gain new training to enhance their skills as recycling workers, thanks to new funding from the Government of British Columbia.
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Funding for jobs, skills training supports food security

September 12, 2020 9:15 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

New energy-efficient building to protect B.C.’s history

September 18, 2020 2:15 PM

To make the Royal BC Museum’s collections and archives more accessible, the B.C. government will build a new collections and research building in Colwood.
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New motion picture fund backs B.C. stories

September 14, 2020 9:41 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Restart funding to support transit services people count on

September 18, 2020 12:50 PM

McKenzie Interchange project substantially complete

September 18, 2020 6:00 AM

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