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Construction starts on a new MRI for Langley

July 16, 2019 10:15 AM

The B.C. Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Strategy continues to make progress as construction begins on Langley Memorial Hospital’s first MRI machine.
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Partnership delivers new child care spaces for Vancouver parents

July 4, 2019 11:15 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Best of B.C. bestowed with Province’s highest honour on 30th anniversary

June 28, 2019 8:30 AM

Fifteen people will be invested into the Order of British Columbia during a ceremony at Government House on Friday, June 28, 2019, at 11 a.m.
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Premier returns from successful relationship-building visit to Europe

June 14, 2019 9:00 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

New student beds help UBC Okanagan students focus on studies

June 17, 2019 8:00 AM

More student beds at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Okanagan campus will allow students to rest easy and focus on their studies, rather than worrying about where to live, while easing pressure on a tight rental market.
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Opening doors and creating pathways for Indigenous teachers

June 13, 2019 11:45 AM

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Agriculture

New partnerships help Kootenay and Boundary farmers adapt to climate change

July 12, 2019 9:00 AM

As climate conditions change, farmers in the Kootenay and Boundary regions will have more support with planning and preparing for growing crops and raising livestock and poultry.
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B.C. blueberries featured at White Spot and Triple O’s

July 4, 2019 2:45 PM

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Attorney General

Expanded Surrey Courthouse ready to begin operations

June 28, 2019 1:15 PM

An expansion to the Surrey Courthouse has added new courtrooms and other features to further support access to justice in the rapidly growing lower Fraser Valley.
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B.C. appoints new provincial court judge

July 9, 2019 9:00 AM

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Children and Family Development

Bringing child care closer to home for families through new incentives for publicly funded child care

July 15, 2019 9:00 AM

A significant increase in funding will help public-sector and non-profit organizations create more publicly owned and operated child care spaces in their communities, bringing child care closer to home and making life more affordable for B.C. families.
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Partnership delivers new child care spaces for Vancouver parents

July 4, 2019 11:15 AM

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Citizens' Services

CleanBC Government Buildings Program supports green economy, creates jobs

June 28, 2019 9:15 AM

The new CleanBC Government Buildings Program aims to make government facilities greener and smarter, and requires an increased need for skilled workers to help the Province meet this goal.
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Contract awarded for management of B.C. government properties

July 8, 2019 11:30 AM

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Education

International students take action to promote global sustainability

July 8, 2019 3:00 PM

Approximately 200 students, teachers and parents from around the world gathered at Government House in Victoria to share their unique perspectives on the role youth can play in protecting and restoring life on land for the benefit of future generations.
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Finalists named for 2019 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education

July 3, 2019 9:00 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Winners selected in CleanBC Better Buildings competition

July 4, 2019 8:30 AM

Eleven building projects have been selected as winners in a juried competition to support the design and construction of energy-efficient buildings.
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Review committee appointed to keep mining safe

June 25, 2019 1:00 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

John Dean Provincial Park renamed to include Indigenous name

June 3, 2019 10:15 AM

Students from ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School, along with First Nations Chiefs, Elders and representatives from the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, are celebrating their efforts to have John Dean Provincial Park renamed to include a traditional Indigenous name.
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New open burning rules to protect people’s health, the environment

July 10, 2019 7:30 AM

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Finance

B.C.’s strong economy, ‘AAA’ rating affirmed by all major credit rating agencies

June 25, 2019 1:15 PM

British Columbia’s economy continues to lead the country as the only province in Canada rated "AAA" by all three international credit rating agencies.
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Climate action tax credit boost helps B.C. families

July 2, 2019 9:15 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

B.C. government gets ready for 2019 wildfire season

March 19, 2019 10:30 AM

In the wake of two of the worst wildfire seasons on record, the British Columbia government is stepping up with more fire prevention strategies, programs and funding to help keep British Columbians and their communities safe this summer.
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Campers to benefit from upgraded sites

May 13, 2019 9:30 AM

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Health

Construction starts on a new MRI for Langley

July 16, 2019 10:15 AM

The B.C. Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Strategy continues to make progress as construction begins on Langley Memorial Hospital’s first MRI machine.
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Confirmed case of rabies in B.C.

July 15, 2019 6:00 PM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Export Navigator pilot expanded to support regional exporters

April 23, 2019 11:15 AM

To help more rural business owners in B.C. get their goods to international and interprovincial markets, the Export Navigator initiative will be expanded to offer specialized support for businesses owned by Indigenous peoples, women and youth.
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Minister’s statement on June’s Labour Force Survey results

July 5, 2019 10:00 AM

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Labour

Public invited to share views on workers’ compensation

June 3, 2019 1:30 PM

A public engagement on British Columbia’s workers’ compensation system and how to shift the system to become more worker centred, as well as how to increase worker and employer confidence, is open for feedback.
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Supporting the unsung heroes of health care

May 21, 2019 1:15 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

B.C.’s first mental health, substance use urgent care response centre opens in Surrey

July 10, 2019 9:45 AM

People who need urgent mental health and addictions care in the growing community of Surrey can now be referred to a central location for help.
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Foundry Penticton officially opens its doors to young people

July 4, 2019 10:15 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

New affordable homes for Salt Spring Island families

July 16, 2019 10:45 AM

Low- to moderate-income families will benefit from 24 much-needed new affordable rental homes in the community.
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New supportive homes coming for people in need in Quesnel

July 11, 2019 1:15 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

PreparedBC releases Wildfire Preparedness Guide

July 2, 2019 1:30 PM

Wildfires have always been a reality in British Columbia, but in the past few years, their impacts on people, businesses and tourism have been increasing.
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Summer water safety tips

June 27, 2019 10:10 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Project breaks barriers, creates access to affordable menstrual products

July 10, 2019 10:15 AM

People will soon have easier, more affordable access to menstrual products with the launch of the United Way Period Promise research project.
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Training program helps people gain experience, secure forestry jobs

July 8, 2019 2:30 PM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

More B.C. athletes to compete at North American Indigenous Games

June 28, 2019 9:10 AM

More Indigenous athletes and coaches from around British Columbia will be able to represent their communities and compete at the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Halifax, thanks to funding from the Province.
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Free tickets to symphony concerts around Lower Mainland

July 7, 2019 8:30 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

New electric vehicle charging sites add to growing network

July 16, 2019 9:30 AM

British Columbia’s provincewide electric vehicle charging network continues to grow with the completion of 12 charging sites and several more on the way.
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Highway intersection to see safer, improved traffic flow

July 5, 2019 11:00 AM

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