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Impacts of climate change underline work to build a cleaner B.C.

December 30, 2021 8:00 AM

In a year marked by the escalating impacts of climate change, the Province took important steps to drive down carbon pollution and build a stronger, cleaner British Columbia for today and generations to come.
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Inaugural members of the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council announced

December 13, 2021 8:30 AM

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Advanced Education and Skills Training

Early childhood education expansion helps kids get the best start

January 17, 2022 9:30 AM

People looking to build careers in child care will have more educational opportunities with the addition of 147 early childhood educator (ECE) seats at eight public post-secondary institutions throughout the province.
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Learners of all ages to benefit from new Centre for Childhood Studies

January 13, 2022 11:15 AM

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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

Support for B.C. farmers’ markets to grow, operate in emergencies

January 5, 2022 10:00 AM

Farmers’ markets in the province are receiving funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia to help cover the costs to expand local food and beverage sales, and operate during emergencies.
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Funding helps B.C. farmers with emergency hay, forage for livestock

December 17, 2021 11:00 AM

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Attorney General

Record number of new homes registered in B.C.

January 13, 2022 1:00 PM

New data released by BC Housing shows a record number of new homes registered in British Columbia in 2021.
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New affordable homes for people with low incomes open in Powell River

December 22, 2021 10:30 AM

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Children and Family Development

Minister’s statement on child care, COVID-19 guidance

January 20, 2022 12:10 PM

Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care, has released the following statement on the new COVID-19 guidance for child care settings from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), which was recently provided to the sector:
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Northern B.C. families benefit from more licensed child care spaces

November 10, 2021 1:39 PM

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Citizens' Services

Holiday cheer warms up Robson Square ice rink

December 2, 2021 11:00 AM

Robson Square ice rink is open for people to lace up their skates and hit the ice this winter for the 12th annual outdoor skating season.
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Annual grants support economic recovery on the Lower Mainland

November 10, 2021 10:09 AM

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Education

Enhanced safety measures, delayed return to school to support safe, in-person learning

December 29, 2021 6:00 PM

A full return to school for students in kindergarten to Grade 12 will be delayed until Monday, Jan. 10, in order to give public health and B.C. schools additional time to adapt to the impacts of the Omicron variant on communities and schools, and to implement enhanced safety plans to support the continuation of in-class learning.
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Rapid test kits distributed for symptomatic school staff

January 20, 2022 2:45 PM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Funding helps promote electric vehicle uptake in B.C.

January 7, 2022 8:45 AM

Community groups and local governments throughout the province can receive funding through the Community Outreach Incentive Program (COIP) to educate and encourage people to switch to electric vehicles (EVs).
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More First Nation communities to advance clean-energy projects in B.C.

December 17, 2021 8:00 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Record funding available for cleaner, stronger communities

January 18, 2022 9:45 AM

Communities across British Columbia will be receiving record investments in critical projects to reduce pollution, increase health and expand opportunities in response to a changing climate.
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Four-season recreation comes to E.C. Manning Provincial Park

January 6, 2022 10:00 AM

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Finance

Home Owner Grant helps people with property taxes

January 5, 2022 10:30 AM

B.C.’s Home Owner Grant threshold is set at $1.975 million for 2022, ensuring 92% of residential properties are covered by the grant that lowers the amount of property taxes people pay on their principal residence.
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Economy expected to show continued strength, flood recovery poses challenges

December 3, 2021 2:35 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Na̲nwaḵolas, Western agree to joint planning, old-growth deferral

January 19, 2022 12:45 PM

A planning and reconciliation agreement between four member Nations of the Na̲nwaḵolas Council and Western Forest Products Inc. (Western) includes an agreement to defer harvest of approximately 2,500 hectares of ancient, rare and other priority old growth for two years in support of Province’s Old Growth Strategy.
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Grants approved for 14 caribou habitat restoration projects

January 7, 2022 1:00 PM

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Health

Boosters available for pregnant people

January 13, 2022 1:40 PM

Effective today, people who are pregnant can book a COVID-19 booster vaccine if it has been at least eight weeks since they received their second vaccine dose.
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COVID-19 pandemic update

January 21, 2022 4:05 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Ministers’ statement on royal assent of bills upholding Indigenous rights

November 25, 2021 5:30 PM

David Eby, Attorney General, and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have released the following statement in celebration of Bills 18 and 29 receiving royal assent:
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Indigenous clean-energy projects funded on Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands

January 13, 2022 8:03 AM

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Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour

January 20, 2022 8:00 AM

Nominations are being accepted for the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest honour.
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Five French-language projects awarded funding

November 5, 2021 11:30 AM

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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant funds doubled for eligible businesses

January 19, 2022 9:45 AM

Chairs are upside down on tables in an empty bar. Text on graphic: Relief Grant doubled for businesses ordered closed

The Province is extending the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant and doubling supports for eligible businesses that have been ordered to remain temporarily closed through public health measures until Feb. 16, 2022.
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Minister's statement on December Labour Force Survey results

January 7, 2022 8:30 AM

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Labour

Workforce will benefit from five paid sick days beginning Jan. 1

December 30, 2021 10:00 AM

Employers and workers throughout B.C. are reminded that, as of Jan. 1, 2022, eligible employees are entitled to a minimum of five paid sick days each year if they have worked at the organization for at least 90 days.
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Commission to recommend protections for forestry workers

November 17, 2021 12:20 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

B.C. applies for decriminalization in next step to reduce toxic drug deaths

November 1, 2021 3:15 PM

British Columbia has taken an important step forward to prevent drug poisoning deaths by applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for people who possess small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use.
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More drug-poisoning prevention services for construction workers

January 13, 2022 9:15 AM

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Municipal Affairs

Province gives local government more tools to increase housing

October 26, 2021 10:15 AM

People in B.C. communities will benefit from legislative amendments that give local governments more powers to simplify and speed up their development approvals processes, helping to get the homes people need built faster.
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Communities to benefit from improved services, environmental infrastructure

October 8, 2021 9:00 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Provincial state of emergency extended

January 11, 2022 3:30 PM

With some highways still damaged by flooding and mudslides, and the potential for further flooding this week, the Province is extending the provincial state of emergency.
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Supports expanded for flood-affected residents

January 20, 2022 1:30 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Committee ready to improve accessibility in B.C.

December 3, 2021 8:45 AM

The Province has appointed 11 British Columbians as the first members of the Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC), marking the next step in government’s work to remove barriers for people with disabilities in B.C.
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Accessibility grants awarded to promote inclusion

December 3, 2021 8:30 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

B.C. hotels, commercial recreation businesses will receive pandemic supports

January 14, 2022 1:30 PM

Eligible accommodation providers and tourism operators holding tenure and BC Parks permits will now have access to grants to alleviate fixed-cost pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. fairs, festivals, events benefit from recovery funding

December 13, 2021 9:45 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Coquihalla Highway set to reopen to regular traffic

January 18, 2022 11:40 AM

Photo of the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5)

On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) will reopen to regular vehicle traffic between Hope and Merritt.
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Students across province get moving for their daily commute

January 20, 2022 9:15 AM

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Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour

Thursday, January 20, 2022 8:00 AM Translations

Nominations are being accepted for the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest honour.

Five French-language projects awarded funding

Friday, November 5, 2021 11:30 AM Translations

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and minister responsible for Francophone Affairs, has announced $250,000 in funding to support five local non-profit organizations that serve the francophone and francophile communities in British Columbia.

B.C. hosts successful PNWER economic leadership forum

Friday, November 19, 2021 8:45 AM

The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Economic Leadership Forum, hosted in Vancouver, wraps up today.

B.C. strengthening relationships at 2021 PNWER summit

Sunday, August 15, 2021 6:30 AM

Government and business leaders from British Columbia are participating in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s (PNWER) 30th annual and first-ever hybrid summit, hosted from Big Sky, Mont., from Aug 15-19, 2021.

B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 16 British Columbians

Monday, August 2, 2021 6:15 AM Translations

Sixteen exceptional people will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition, Lt. Gov. Janet Austin, chancellor of the order, has announced.

Parliamentary secretary for gender equity’s statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Monday, May 17, 2021 7:30 AM

Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued the following statement recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:

Premier’s statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Friday, April 9, 2021 8:08 AM

Premier John Horgan issued the following statement on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:

Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 9:30 AM Translations

Fourteen people from around British Columbia will receive the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities.

Province celebrates B.C. Francophonie Day

Thursday, March 18, 2021 11:45 AM Translations

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Responsible for Francophone Affairs, celebrated the 19th annual B.C. Francophonie Day with the francophone community.

Bilateral Working Group issues report on transboundary water monitoring

Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:15 AM

A collaborative four-year effort between B.C. and Alaska to examine water quality in the Stikine, Taku, and Unuk transboundary watersheds brought together government agencies, Indigenous Nations, industry, and the public to ensure the environmental, cultural, and economic values of these rivers are protected.

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