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Full steam ahead for new hospital in Fort St. James

January 18, 2020 3:45 PM

The new, state-of-the-art Stuart Lake Hospital that will provide better health care and create more jobs for people is ready for construction, following the Province’s approval of the project business plan.
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Third annual awards honour B.C.’s finest education professionals

January 13, 2020 9:30 AM

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Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

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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Nominate an exceptional citizen for Province’s highest honour

November 23, 2019 9:00 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Scientific discovery awaits students at new UBC facilities

January 17, 2020 10:15 AM

Students from British Columbia and around the world can now study for careers in the life sciences, such as genetics, health care, conservation and ecology, in the renovated and expanded Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Laboratories at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
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Province more than doubles specialty nursing seats

January 13, 2020 11:15 AM

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Agriculture

Intake for enhanced hazelnut renewal funding open

December 19, 2019 2:30 PM

Growers in British Columbia can apply for the next round of Hazelnut Renewal Program funding for the spring planting season, to help replace trees and establish new orchards with disease-resistant varieties.
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Buying BC like never before: 2018 record year for food sales

December 13, 2019 7:00 AM

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Attorney General

New ICBC collision, glass repair programs to save costs, improve accountability

January 20, 2020 11:45 AM

ICBC and industry partners have worked together to redesign collision and glass repair programs to generate savings for ICBC and promote high-performing shops to serve drivers better.
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Cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals available soon in B.C.

December 19, 2019 10:30 AM

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Children and Family Development

More support to meet demand for early childhood educators

January 9, 2020 1:00 PM

To meet the demand for early childhood educators (ECE) in British Columbia, the Province is reallocating $4 million within the Canada-BC Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Agreement to provide additional bursaries through the ECE Education Support Fund.
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Raising Josh: mom writes special needs adoption love story

December 23, 2019 10:00 AM

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Citizens' Services

Launch of connectivity fund creates opportunity for communities

December 2, 2019 10:15 AM

Rural, remote and Indigenous communities can access grants for high-speed internet projects, which will help people get connected, learn, do business and access vital services.
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Let’s go skating! Robson Square Ice Rink now open

November 30, 2019 10:00 AM

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Education

Third annual awards honour B.C.’s finest education professionals

January 13, 2020 9:30 AM

Nominations are open for the third annual Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education, a chance to recognize the British Columbian teachers, administrators and support workers who are making a positive impact on students and their school communities.
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Gang prevention program expands to keep more students safe

December 5, 2019 9:30 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

B.C. investing in EV skills training for a cleaner, better future

December 4, 2019 2:45 PM

With support from CleanBC, a new electric vehicle (EV) training program for automotive technicians has successfully completed its first pilot and will be available to the public in 2020.
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10 years later: more than 30,000 EVs on the road

November 28, 2019 2:00 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Applications open for BC Parks Student Ranger Program

January 16, 2020 2:30 PM

Young adults keen to work outdoors this summer and to acquire a diverse range of job skills can now apply for the BC Parks Student Ranger Program.
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Gaming grants support wetlands restoration, protection

December 19, 2019 10:00 AM

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Finance

Consultations begin on preventing money laundering in mortgages, corporations

January 17, 2020 10:30 AM

British Columbians are invited to take part in public engagements on creating a central registry of company beneficial ownership, as well as modernizing mortgage broker regulation to guard against money laundering.
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Last bills mark end of MSP premiums in B.C.

December 5, 2019 11:15 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Government provides support to Interior mill workers, families

December 23, 2019 10:45 AM

The provincial government is providing $875,000 to 11 Interior communities to help with delivery of transition services and supports to B.C. mill workers and their families who have been affected by permanent or indefinite mill closures or shift reductions.
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Funding available for ORV trail maintenance, safety programs

January 14, 2020 2:00 PM

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Health

Full steam ahead for new hospital in Fort St. James

January 18, 2020 3:45 PM

The new, state-of-the-art Stuart Lake Hospital that will provide better health care and create more jobs for people is ready for construction, following the Province’s approval of the project business plan.
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Province more than doubles specialty nursing seats

January 13, 2020 11:15 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Joint statement on B.C. Indigenous human rights legislation passing unanimously

November 26, 2019 8:20 PM

Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the following statement:
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Minister’s statement on Louis Riel Day

November 16, 2019 8:00 AM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Buying local supports B.C. communities

December 2, 2019 8:00 AM

To recognize the contributions local businesses make to their communities and to B.C.’s economy, the B.C. government has proclaimed Dec. 2-8, 2019, as BC Buy Local Week.
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New initiatives provide jobs, opportunity in Surrey, Fraser Valley

October 2, 2019 11:15 AM

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Labour

Forestry job placement offices open throughout Interior

January 15, 2020 2:00 PM

Displaced forestry workers can access direct, hands-on supports at job placement co-ordination offices now open in five Interior communities.
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Study considers use of piece rates in B.C.'s agricultural sector

December 10, 2019 2:00 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Choir supports participants through highs, lows of mental health

December 18, 2019 8:30 AM

As a child, Alaric loved to sing. He was in the school choir as a young boy. As he got older, he joined a band, taking up the bassoon.
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B.C. students learn mental health skills for life at BC Lions summit

November 1, 2019 2:30 PM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

3,500 new affordable homes underway or completed in Vancouver

January 20, 2020 10:15 AM

A new affordable rental housing project for seniors and families on Southwest Marine Drive is part of the 3,500 new homes underway or completed in Vancouver, thanks to partnerships between the Province, the City of Vancouver and community partners.
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Province delivers on new affordable rental housing in Abbotsford

December 18, 2019 2:00 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

BC Coroners Service engaged in skull reconstruction to help close cold cases

January 13, 2020 12:05 PM

The BC Coroners Service continues to work with the RCMP, New York Academy of the Arts and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner on a unique project that combines art and science and solicits help from the public to identify decedents using reconstructed faces.
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Gang prevention program expands to keep more students safe

December 5, 2019 9:30 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Better supports for people facing poverty

January 9, 2020 10:15 AM

People experiencing poverty now have better access to income and disability assistance through a series of changes designed to give them the help they need, when they need it.
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Accessibility consultation hears from thousands of British Columbians

December 3, 2019 8:00 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

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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Anti-racism network launches to build safer communities for people

November 20, 2019 12:30 PM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Ministry accepting community proposals to test emerging technology

January 17, 2020 9:00 AM

People in B.C. are one step closer to hopping on e-scooters to get around town.
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Caution urged for travel on Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island

January 16, 2020 7:45 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Better supports for people facing poverty

Thursday, January 9, 2020 10:15 AM

People experiencing poverty now have better access to income and disability assistance through a series of changes designed to give them the help they need, when they need it.

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Accessibility consultation hears from thousands of British Columbians

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 8:00 AM

More than 6,300 people have shared their experiences and feedback on proposed accessibility legislation for B.C.

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Better support for food security in Lower Mainland

Thursday, December 5, 2019 2:45 PM

People in the Lower Mainland will soon have access to safer and more nutritious food sources through a new grant for local food security projects.

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Better support for food security in Bella Coola

Thursday, December 5, 2019 2:40 PM

People in Bella Coola will soon have access to safer and more nutritious food sources through a new grant for local food security projects.

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Better support for food security in Pemberton/Lillooet area

Thursday, December 5, 2019 2:35 PM

The Xa’xtsa, Skatin, Samahquam and N’Quatqua First Nations will soon have access to safer and more nutritious food sources through a new grant for local food security projects.

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Better support for food security for Stellat’en First Nation

Thursday, December 5, 2019 2:30 PM

The Stellat’en First Nation will soon have access to safer and more nutritious food sources through a new grant for local food security projects.

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Reminder: have your say on accessibility, inclusion

Friday, November 22, 2019 9:45 AM

British Columbians with experience or ideas about accessibility in the province are invited to take 10 minutes to share their feedback before a consultation closes on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.

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Kootenay initiative to create jobs, support cannabis businesses

Thursday, November 14, 2019 2:40 PM

A new initiative to support cannabis businesses in the Kootenays will soon lead to better access to employment opportunities in the industry and create sustainable cannabis operations in the region.

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Better rental supports for people in North Vancouver

Thursday, November 14, 2019 8:30 AM

People and families facing a financial emergency will have access to better supports to help pay rent and avoid eviction through Harvest Project’s new rent bank.

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Location changed for Nelson conversation on accessibility, inclusion

Friday, November 1, 2019 3:45 PM

The location for the accessibility consultation meeting in Nelson has been changed to the Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre.

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Minister’s statement on Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

Friday, November 1, 2019 8:00 AM

Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has released the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month:

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Nelson joins the conversation on accessibility, inclusion

Thursday, October 31, 2019 8:30 AM

People in Nelson are invited to participate in a consultation meeting to discuss the development of accessibility legislation for British Columbia.

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Penticton joins the conversation on accessibility, inclusion

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 8:30 AM

People in Penticton are invited to participate in a consultation meeting to discuss the development of accessibility legislation for British Columbia.

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Kamloops joins the conversation on accessibility, inclusion

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 8:30 AM

People in Kamloops are invited to participate in a consultation meeting to discuss the development of accessibility legislation for British Columbia.

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New homes offer hope, opportunities for people in Burnaby

Friday, October 25, 2019 2:45 PM

More than 50 people who have been without safe and secure homes are moving into supportive housing with around-the-clock support services as a new permanent modular housing project opens.

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