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Code changes create jobs, opportunities in B.C. forest communities

March 13, 2019 11:30 AM

Forest communities will see more jobs and opportunity from B.C.’s proactive adoption of building code changes that allow the safe construction of taller wood buildings.
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Caregivers for B.C.’s most vulnerable get first pay increase in a decade

February 28, 2019 12:30 PM

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Historic places celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

Under the theme "Honouring our B.C. Francophone History," Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs in B.C., has announced that March 20, 2019, will be proclaimed B.C. Francophonie Day.
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Making life better for people at the heart of throne speech

February 12, 2019 2:18 PM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

New campus homes help Cranbrook students focus on studies

March 21, 2019 12:45 PM

Twice as many College of the Rockies students can rest their heads on more affordable, on-campus beds when a new student-housing complex opens in 2020.
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New facilities engineer a strong future for UNBC students

March 18, 2019 11:15 AM

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Agriculture

Governments of Canada and British Columbia now accepting proposals to help restore Pacific salmon and boost fish and seafood sector

March 15, 2019 10:40 AM

Wild Pacific salmon is integral to the economic and social fabric of coastal communities, and is fundamental to Indigenous communities across British Columbia. The need to act now to protect habitat and restore our wild fish stocks is clear and indeed vital to the environmental and economic sustainability of the province.
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Feed BC brings more B.C. food to Interior Health

March 8, 2019 11:20 AM

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Attorney General

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Limiting use of experts to reduce costs, delays in motor vehicle disputes

February 11, 2019 10:00 AM

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Children and Family Development

More pro-d for child care staff means better care for young children

March 12, 2019 9:30 AM

British Columbia families and their children will soon benefit from the latest methods in early years teaching and learning, such as using play-based learning to help children build speech and language skills.
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Relationships, learning and healing key to social work in small communities

March 16, 2019 9:00 AM

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Citizens' Services

Province makes historic investment in rural internet service

March 8, 2019 9:45 AM

Government is making the largest investment in connectivity in the province’s history, with $50 million to expand high-speed internet service for people living in approximately 200 rural and Indigenous communities.
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B.C. and tech startups team up to improve government services

March 11, 2019 2:15 PM

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Education

Funding provides thousands of students with new school playgrounds

March 15, 2019 11:15 AM

The B.C. government is building 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts this year, delivering healthier, more accessible learning environments for kids, while reducing pressure on parents to fundraise, announced Rob Fleming, Minister of Education.
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Helping B.C. students fight lure of gangs with new ERASE strategy

March 12, 2019 11:15 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

New resources to help mining sector in B.C. thrive

February 25, 2019 10:15 AM

In recognition of Mining Day at the B.C. Parliament Buildings, new resources were announced that will improve mine safety for workers and the environment, while encouraging investment and job creation with a more efficient approval process.
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Government taking action to keep rates affordable for BC Hydro customers

February 14, 2019 12:15 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Secwepemc communities, B.C. collaborate on path to reconciliation

March 15, 2019 9:45 AM

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Finance

Legislation introduced to complete fiscal framework for LNG investment, jobs and benefits

March 25, 2019 2:06 PM

Legislation introduced today will pull together the final pieces needed to deliver liquid natural gas (LNG) investment that brings long-term benefits to the province and thousands of good-paying jobs for B.C. workers, while operating within strong environmental protections.
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Canada’s first pre-sale register to crack down on flipping

February 25, 2019 8:30 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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Bringing the Great Bear Rainforest to the classroom

February 11, 2019 11:45 AM

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Health

Province to launch catch-up immunization program to protect against measles

March 20, 2019 10:30 AM

The Province is launching a measles immunization catch-up program to help B.C. families ensure their children are protected from measles.
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Improving access to team-based primary care in Burnaby

March 21, 2019 10:45 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

B.C. First Nations, Province partner in historic revenue-sharing agreement

February 19, 2019 2:00 PM

As part of Budget 2019, First Nations in British Columbia will have a stable, long-term source of funding to invest in their communities’ priorities, through a historic revenue-sharing agreement between the Province and the First Nations Leadership Council.
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Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Immigration pilot program helps drive economic growth

March 14, 2019 12:00 PM

B.C. will benefit from a new immigration pathway that will help spur economic growth in smaller centres throughout the province.
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Ministers to visit Asia to strengthen ties, advance trade

March 7, 2019 3:00 PM

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Labour

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Have your say on B.C.’s employment standards

February 28, 2019 1:00 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.
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Clinic expanding to double number treated for opioid use disorder

February 13, 2019 12:32 PM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Code changes create jobs, opportunities in B.C. forest communities

March 13, 2019 11:30 AM

Forest communities will see more jobs and opportunity from B.C.’s proactive adoption of building code changes that allow the safe construction of taller wood buildings.
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A place to call home for families and seniors in Burnaby

March 12, 2019 10:45 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Province provides record funding for ground search and rescue in B.C.

March 23, 2019 11:15 AM

The Province is providing $18.6 million in one-time funding to ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups throughout the province to be used over the next three years.
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Emergency operations centres and training funds help B.C. communities

March 22, 2019 7:00 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Province launches first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC

March 18, 2019 10:45 AM

British Columbia’s first poverty reduction strategy, TogetherBC, outlines programs and initiatives that will help reduce overall poverty in the province by 25%, and cut child poverty in half, over the next five years.
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Caregivers for B.C.’s most vulnerable get first pay increase in a decade

February 28, 2019 12:30 PM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Province boosts arts and culture funding

March 13, 2019 10:45 AM

Government is boosting funding to the BC Arts Council by $15 million over three years to create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, including those that support emerging Indigenous artists.
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Multiculturalism and anti-racism strengthened by grants

March 14, 2019 10:30 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Province restoring ferry service to coastal communities

February 22, 2019 10:00 AM

Government is increasing service on 10 ferry routes that were cut in 2014, restoring 2,700 round-trip sailings for people living in coastal communities.
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Portable digital message signs to reduce traffic congestion

March 20, 2019 1:30 PM

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Health

Province to launch catch-up immunization program to protect against measles

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 10:30 AM

The Province is launching a measles immunization catch-up program to help B.C. families ensure their children are protected from measles.

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Improving access to team-based primary care in Burnaby

Thursday, March 21, 2019 10:45 AM

People in Burnaby will soon have increased access to team-based health care with the launch of three primary-care networks (PCNs) and the opening of the new Burnaby Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in May 2019.

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Improving residential care in Vancouver Coastal Health

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:15 PM

Seniors in the Vancouver Coastal Health region are benefiting from an investment of over $9.1 million in 2018-19 to increase staffing levels and ensure that seniors get the care they need in residential care homes.

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Improving primary care for Surrey’s Indigenous population

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 9:45 AM

The Indigenous Primary Health and Wellness Home is the first clinic of its kind in Fraser Health.

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One year of preventing new HIV infections throughout B.C.

Thursday, March 7, 2019 1:15 PM

Thousands of people at the highest risk of acquiring HIV in B.C. are benefiting after a successful year since government expanded coverage for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

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Historic places celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

Thursday, March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

Under the theme "Honouring our B.C. Francophone History," Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs in B.C., has announced that March 20, 2019, will be proclaimed B.C. Francophonie Day.

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Improving residential care in Interior Health

Friday, March 1, 2019 10:45 AM

Seniors in the Interior are benefitting from a nearly $5.3-million investment in 2018-19 to increase staffing levels and make sure that seniors get the care they need in residential care homes.

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New board member for Fraser Health

Monday, February 25, 2019 8:00 AM

The Government of British Columbia has appointed Harinder (Harry) Singh Sadhra as a board member for Fraser Health.

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Next big step in primary-care transformation launches

Sunday, February 24, 2019 12:45 PM

Government is transforming everyday health care for people living in Fraser northwest communities by establishing four networks of team-based primary-care providers, which will bring additional resources and strengthened support to the region.

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Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.

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Improving health-care services for people in West Kootenay Boundary

Friday, February 15, 2019 2:15 PM

Enhanced patient care and improved conditions for health-care workers are coming to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) as a new ambulatory care area and expanded pharmacy have been approved by the provincial government.

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New St. Paul’s Hospital officially moving forward

Friday, February 15, 2019 10:15 AM

Improved access to life-saving health care is on the way to downtown Vancouver with the approval of the business plan for a new St. Paul’s Hospital.

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Action plan to provide faster care for people with Parkinson’s

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 9:45 AM

Beginning April 1, 2019, people with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms can no longer be controlled with medication will have improved access to deep brain stimulation (DBS).

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Applications open for projects to improve B.C.'s French-language services

Friday, February 1, 2019 3:30 PM

Enhancing French-language services for French-speaking people in B.C. is part of government’s goal of promoting linguistic vitality in the province.

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Better supports for seniors on Vancouver Island with age-friendly grants

Friday, February 1, 2019 11:10 AM

From Sooke to Port Hardy, seven communities on Vancouver Island are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

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