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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

Regenerative agriculture takes centre stage in new initiative

July 28, 2021 1:30 PM

The Government of B.C. is launching a Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech Network (RAAN) that will help farmers adopt the latest technology to increase profitability and environmental sustainability, while strengthening the provincial food system.
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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

New online service to file family law case applications

September 23, 2021 8:30 AM

British Columbians can now complete and file provincial family law case applications online as part of B.C.’s plan to modernize access to court services.
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Supportive homes for youth planned for Kamloops

September 20, 2021 9:30 AM

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Children and Family Development

Supports extended for youth from care

September 23, 2021 3:30 PM

Eligible youth and young adults who have transitioned from government care will continue to benefit from more flexible access to the Agreements with Young Adults (AYA) program, as government extends COVID-19 emergency measures to March 2022.
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Minister’s statement on FASD Prevention and Support Month

September 9, 2021 7:00 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

Recommendations to help drivers go electric

September 23, 2021 11:00 AM

The Province and BC Hydro have released recommendations from Phase 2 of the BC Hydro Review to get more electric vehicles on the road.
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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

Reminder: People need the BC Vaccine Card to access certain settings

September 25, 2021 12:35 PM

Starting Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, the BC Vaccine Card will be the only acceptable proof of vaccination for British Columbians to enjoy certain businesses and recreational events safely.
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B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 24, 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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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

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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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

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

Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00 AM Translations

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.

Olympian Evan Dunfee steps up his game for kids

Saturday, September 18, 2021 9:15 AM

B.C. athlete and Canadian Olympian Evan Dunfee is using his success as a bronze medal race walker to raise awareness of KidSport BC so every child can enjoy and reap the benefits of sport.

New fund launched for community events

Friday, August 27, 2021 10:15 AM Translations

The Province will begin accepting applications on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, to support B.C.-based events through the new Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund.

Host cities announced for BC Winter and Summer Games

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:30 AM Translations

Quesnel, Maple Ridge and Kelowna have been announced as host cities for the 2024 BC Winter and Summer Games and the 2026 BC Summer Games.

Athletes supported to follow their dreams

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:00 AM Translations

Seventy-two amateur sport leagues and teams will receive support from the Province so B.C. athletes can continue to train, practise and play.

Attractions get support to anchor their communities

Friday, July 23, 2021 11:15 AM Translations

More than 80 anchor attractions and tour bus operators in B.C. will receive direct support for their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funding to get Lower Mainland sport back into full swing

Friday, July 23, 2021 10:12 AM

A total of 86 Lower Mainland sport organizations are receiving funding to help them recover from the pandemic and welcome a safe return to play.

Funding to get Thompson Okanagan sport back into full swing

Friday, July 23, 2021 10:09 AM

A total of 43 Thompson Okanagan sport organizations are receiving funding to help them recover from the pandemic and welcome a safe return to play.

Funding to get Kootenay sport back into full swing

Friday, July 23, 2021 10:06 AM

A total of 22 Kootenay sport organizations are receiving funding to help them recover from the pandemic and welcome a safe return to play.

Funding to get sport in the North back into full swing

Friday, July 23, 2021 10:03 AM

A total of 21 sport organizations in B.C.’s northern region are receiving funding to help them recover from the pandemic and welcome a safe return to play.

Funding to get Vancouver Island sport back into full swing

Friday, July 23, 2021 10:00 AM

A total of 42 sport organizations on Vancouver Island are receiving funding to help them recover from the pandemic and welcome a safe return to play.

Encouraging equity on B.C. film, TV sets

Thursday, July 22, 2021 9:00 AM Translations

People from diverse communities wanting to break into British Columbia’s motion picture industry now have support to launch their careers, as part of Creative Pathways BC.

Ministers’ statement on the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games

Thursday, July 22, 2021 6:15 AM Translations

Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; and Ravi Kahlon, a former Olympian and Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation; have released the following statement on the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Tokyo:

Joint statement encouraging British Columbians to travel

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 7:00 AM

Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; Brenda Baptiste, chair, Indigenous Tourism BC; Walt Judas, CEO, Tourism Industry Association of BC; Ingrid Jarrett, president and CEO, BC Hotel Association; Anthony Everett, chair, BC Regional Tourism Secretariat; and Richard Porges, interim president and CEO, Destination BC, have released the following statement encouraging British Columbians to travel throughout B.C. this summer:

Victoria to host FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament

Monday, June 28, 2021 11:30 AM Translations

Sports fans in British Columbia and around the world can catch the action of high-stakes basketball competition as Victoria takes centre court to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Olympic qualifier.

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