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Vaccine card enhances confidence, increases safety at B.C. events

September 7, 2021 2:07 PM

Dr. Bonnie Henry announces the BC Vaccine Card

The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at in their COVID-19 vaccine progress.
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B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19

August 23, 2021 1:10 PM

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Advanced Education and Skills Training

Indigenous student housing opens at College of New Caledonia

September 17, 2021 12:45 PM

Indigenous students attending the College of New Caledonia (CNC) now have a culturally safe and welcoming environment to call home with the opening of the first Indigenous-specific student housing at the college.
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More training resources for suicide prevention on campus

September 10, 2021 7:00 AM

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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

$20M to help B.C. ranchers, farmers recover from drought, wildfires

September 3, 2021 2:30 PM

B.C.’s ranchers can access up to $20 million to help with extraordinary expenses they incur for feed, shelter, animal health and safety, and the transportation of their livestock as a result of this year’s wildfires and drought.
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Severinski Farms receives award for 100 years of farming in B.C.

September 12, 2021 8:00 AM

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Attorney General

Supportive homes for youth planned for Kamloops

September 20, 2021 9:30 AM

The Province is partnering with A Way Home Kamloops and a local developer on a proposal to deliver 39 new homes for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in the community.
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Agreement signed to expedite Little Mountain redevelopment

September 10, 2021 11:45 AM

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Children and Family Development

Minister’s statement on FASD Prevention and Support Month

September 9, 2021 7:00 AM

Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, has issued the following statement about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention and Support Month:
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The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia announce an extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the province

August 13, 2021 9:10 AM

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Citizens' Services

Improving internet for people in Indigenous communities

August 23, 2021 10:00 AM

People within the territories of 10 First Nations will see improved internet speeds and reliability this fall as record investments from the Connecting British Columbia program continue to support improved connectivity for Indigenous peoples.
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Faster internet for Denman, Hornby islands

August 5, 2021 9:15 AM

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Education

Sixteen new, improved schools to start school year

September 2, 2021 11:15 AM

Right in time for the new school year, more than 8,600 students will be returning to safer and modernized classrooms at 16 new or improved schools throughout the province.
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Double the funding and fun for 60 school playgrounds

September 10, 2021 11:00 AM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Clean-tech companies put B.C.’s Hydrogen Strategy into action

August 21, 2021 8:00 AM

Two Lower Mainland companies are helping B.C. transition to a clean-energy future by advancing the use of hydrogen technology, creating jobs and supporting B.C.’s Hydrogen Strategy.
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Clean-tech companies increasing B.C.’s profile in ZEV market

August 24, 2021 1:30 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Another 1,000 kilometres of shoreline slated for cleanup

August 5, 2021 1:15 PM

Three new projects, in partnership with coastal Indigenous Nations, will target marine debris along B.C.’s shoreline, including more remote areas in Haida Gwaii and the Discovery Islands.
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Province taking action to recycle more products

September 10, 2021 2:30 PM

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Finance

Updated forecast signals strong recovery for B.C., pandemic uncertainty remains

September 13, 2021 11:00 AM

Despite ongoing uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, current forecasts show an increase in revenues and a reduction in the deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year as British Columbia’s strong vaccination rates are supporting a swift economic recovery in many sectors.
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More than $1.45 million raised for B.C. residents affected by wildfires

September 15, 2021 7:45 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

B.C. wildfires: quick statistics

September 10, 2021 6:00 AM

The wildfire situation is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.
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People asked to remain alert as fire season continues

September 2, 2021 7:45 AM

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Health

BC Vaccine Card increases confidence, keeps businesses open, makes events safer

September 13, 2021 5:45 PM

The BC Vaccine Card is now in effect throughout British Columbia, bringing people together to enjoy certain businesses and recreational events safely.
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B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 22, 2021 3:00 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Joint statement on visiting Kamloops Indian Residential School public memorial

July 30, 2021 11:45 AM

Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued a joint statement after Rankin was invited to visit the public memorial at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School:
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B.C. to mark Sept. 30 as day of commemoration

August 3, 2021 1:33 PM

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

August 2, 2021 6:15 AM

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

April 9, 2021 8:08 AM

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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

Growing B.C. shipbuilding sector to get boost through new advisory committee

September 22, 2021 10:00 AM

The B.C. government is appointing an advisory committee to help develop a long-term provincial shipbuilding strategy to ensure the continued growth of this vibrant sector and create good, family-supporting jobs.
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Mass timber buildings on the rise in B.C.

September 17, 2021 1:30 PM

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Labour

Options for B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave available for comment

September 22, 2021 7:30 AM

A masked grocery store clerk scans juice. Text on image "Have your say on paid sick leave"

British Columbians are invited to have their say on three proposed options for permanent paid sick leave shaped by their responses to the first phase of consultation.
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New rules protect young workers

July 21, 2021 2:30 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Plan leads transformation of mental health, addictions care: report

September 14, 2021 11:15 AM

A new progress report confirms people in B.C. are already getting better access to mental health and substance use services, achieved through government’s 10-year plan, A Pathway to Hope.
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More training resources for suicide prevention on campus

September 10, 2021 7:00 AM

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Municipal Affairs

Provincial support helps boost community literacy

September 17, 2021 10:00 AM

Children and their families throughout British Columbia will continue to benefit from local literacy programs with support from the annual Raise-a-Reader campaign Sept 17-24.
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B.C., UBCM reaffirm reconciliation efforts with updated MOU

September 14, 2021 2:35 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Provincial state of emergency to end

September 13, 2021 4:30 PM

Based on advice from emergency management and wildfire officials, British Columbia’s provincial state of emergency, enacted to support provincial wildfire response, will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 (Pacific time).
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Online tool simplifies special event liquor permitting

September 21, 2021 3:00 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Class 1 truck driver training will benefit unemployed youth

August 23, 2021 8:00 AM

As many as eight eligible British Columbians will get employability and occupational skills training to prepare them for jobs as professional logging truck drivers in the Okanagan.
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New public-works technician training offered in Vancouver

August 27, 2021 8:30 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

More children, youth will be able to get in the game

September 18, 2021 10:00 AM

Thousands of children and youth will have the opportunity to be physically active through sport, thanks to the B.C. government’s historic investment in Sport BC.
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Olympian Evan Dunfee steps up his game for kids

September 18, 2021 9:15 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Communities to receive new cycling and walking pathways, connections

September 17, 2021 11:40 AM

People in communities throughout B.C. will soon benefit from better cycling, pedestrian and other active-transportation infrastructure that will safely connect neighbourhoods to parks, schools and town centres.
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Cycling classes coming to Victoria, South Coast schools

September 20, 2021 2:45 PM

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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.

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:

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.

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:

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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