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Province extends state of emergency to support COVID-19 response

March 31, 2020 6:30 PM

The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the COVID-19 pandemic, through the end of the day on April 14, 2020.
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COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s first steps to support people, businesses

March 23, 2020 12:35 PM

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Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone

February 18, 2020 1:45 PM

Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
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Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour

November 23, 2019 9:00 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

New B.C. Access Grant makes life more affordable for students

February 28, 2020 10:45 AM

A college or university education will be more affordable for thousands of students who are eligible for up to $4,000 per year through the new B.C. Access Grant program.
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Partnership puts Indigenous UFV, VCC culinary students on path to success

March 11, 2020 8:45 AM

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Agriculture

BC Farmers’ Markets Online opening soon

March 27, 2020 7:30 AM

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is helping member markets move to an online model to continue providing consumers with locally grown and prepared food products.
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Ministry takes action during COVID-19 pandemic

March 22, 2020 2:20 PM

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Attorney General

Province suspends legal time limitations due to COVID-19

March 27, 2020 2:00 PM

Limitation periods to commence court proceedings in British Columbia have been suspended, and statutory decision-makers have been provided discretion to waive, suspend or extend time periods related to their powers.
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Increasing hand sanitizer production to keep British Columbians safe

March 22, 2020 2:30 PM

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Children and Family Development

Province helps essential service workers find child care

March 31, 2020 12:37 PM

To support parents who are essential service workers during the response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Province is launching a new process.
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Extended supports help youth in care during pandemic

March 30, 2020 5:15 PM

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Citizens' Services

Order enables broader use of tech in COVID-19 response

March 29, 2020 4:40 PM

The protection of privacy is a top priority for the B.C. government, and so is protecting the health and safety of British Columbians during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Service BC centres remain open, ready to serve citizens

March 23, 2020 7:45 AM

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Education

Taking steps to keep kids learning during in-class school suspension

March 27, 2020 4:36 PM

New guidelines for school leaders and a new website are being introduced to support B.C.’s K-12 students while in-class education is suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Province helps essential service workers find child care

March 31, 2020 12:37 PM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Guidance to mining and smelting operations during COVID‐19

March 25, 2020 1:20 PM

As challenges caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to shift, the B.C. government and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO), are taking unprecedented measures to slow transmission.
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Chief inspector of mines makes recommendations regarding COVID-19

March 18, 2020 4:35 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Province closing certain parks, recreation areas

March 24, 2020 12:11 PM

BC Parks continues to monitor whether people visiting provincial parks are complying with the physical distancing required to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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BC Parks status during COVID-19 response

March 20, 2020 12:55 PM

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Finance

COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s first steps to support people, businesses

March 23, 2020 12:35 PM

British Columbians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services.
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Province helps essential service workers find child care

March 31, 2020 12:37 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Province closing certain parks, recreation areas

March 24, 2020 12:11 PM

BC Parks continues to monitor whether people visiting provincial parks are complying with the physical distancing required to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Grants will help to reduce wildfire risks in B.C.

March 9, 2020 9:15 AM

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Health

Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

March 31, 2020 5:00 PM

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
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B.C. COVID-19 response update

March 30, 2020 5:22 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone

February 18, 2020 1:45 PM

Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.
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Carrier Sekani First Nations, B.C. advance reconciliation through new agreement

January 29, 2020 3:15 PM

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Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness

Guidance to B.C. manufacturers during COVID-19

March 25, 2020 1:10 PM

The B.C. government and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are taking unprecedented measures to slow the transmission of COVID-19.
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Minister's statement on Canada's ratification of the CUSMA

March 13, 2020 4:30 PM

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Labour

Protecting jobs during difficult times

March 23, 2020 4:53 PM

The Province has made two significant changes to the Employment Standards Act to better support workers both during the COVID-19 public health emergency and in the long term.
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Paid leave for workers facing domestic or sexual violence

March 3, 2020 10:45 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

New clinical guidance to reduce risk for people during dual health emergencies

March 26, 2020 5:41 PM

To help reduce the risks to people who use substances, the Province has announced new clinical guidance, effective immediately, for health-care providers to stem the spread of COVID-19 and respond to the ongoing overdose emergency.
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Foundry Ridge Meadows opens its doors to young people

March 12, 2020 10:15 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Supporting renters, landlords during COVID-19

March 25, 2020 1:30 PM

To support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supplement, halting evictions and freezing rents, among other actions.
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Province supporting B.C.’s food banks during COVID-19

March 29, 2020 9:00 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Province extends state of emergency to support COVID-19 response

March 31, 2020 6:30 PM

The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the COVID-19 pandemic, through the end of the day on April 14, 2020.
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Province takes unprecedented steps to support COVID-19 response

March 26, 2020 9:30 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Government acting to protect province’s most vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis

March 21, 2020 10:15 AM

As British Columbians work to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Province is taking swift action to protect vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness, in communities around British Columbia.
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Training program helps women secure road-building jobs

January 29, 2020 1:15 PM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Minister’s statement on COVID-19 support for arts and culture sector

March 27, 2020 1:30 PM

Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has released the following statement about immediate responses to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for the arts and culture sector:
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Multiculturalism grants advance anti-racism

March 17, 2020 2:00 PM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

New B.C. cable ferry enters service

March 31, 2020 7:45 AM

Local residents who rely on the Province’s inland ferry system will benefit from a new B.C. built cable ferry, the Arrow Park III.
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Reduced speed limit to improve safety in Nanaimo commercial centre

March 11, 2020 8:00 AM

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Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:45 PM

Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone.

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Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour

Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:00 AM

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

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Canadian Francophone Games celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

Thursday, March 5, 2020 12:15 PM

The Province has announced March 20, 2020, as B.C. Francophonie Day.

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Deadline extension: applications for funding to improve French-language services

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 2:45 PM

The Province is extending the deadline to apply for one-time funding to support projects to improve the lives of French-speaking British Columbians.

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Premier's statement on fatal plane crash in Iran

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 12:05 PM

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement about a fatal plane crash in Tehran:

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Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

Thursday, December 5, 2019 11:20 AM

Eighteen people from throughout B.C. will receive the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities.

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Now open: applications for funding to improve French-language services

Friday, November 1, 2019 1:00 PM

Non-profit organizations are invited to apply for one-time funding to support projects directly benefiting British Columbia’s Francophonie.

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Governor Inslee and Premier Horgan launch joint Clean Grid Initiative

Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:37 PM

As part of ongoing work to expand regional collaboration on clean energy innovation, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and B.C. Premier John Horgan announced a joint Clean Grid Initiative and Clean Grid Summit to be held in 2020.

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B.C.’s priorities promoted at PNWER

Friday, July 26, 2019 11:00 AM

Rick Glumac, Parliamentary Secretary for Technology, promoted British Columbia’s economic, environmental and regional priorities at the 2019 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit in Saskatoon, Sask. from July 21-25, 2019.

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More investment in French language services

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 10:45 AM

Francophones in British Columbia will have more access to French-language services through new support for community-led projects at several not-for-profit organizations.

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

Friday, 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

Friday, June 14, 2019 9:00 AM

Premier John Horgan has wrapped up a successful working visit to Europe.

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Premier’s statement on the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Battle of Normandy

Thursday, June 6, 2019 9:00 AM

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy:

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Order of B.C. celebrates 30 years: B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 15

Friday, May 31, 2019 6:15 AM

Fifteen 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. This marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the order.

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Premier to recognize D-Day, promote trade opportunities in Europe

Monday, May 27, 2019 1:57 PM

Premier John Horgan will travel to France, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands from June 4-13, 2019, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy at Juno Beach and promote trade and investment opportunities in European markets.

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