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Province, city seek to honour Vancouver’s Chinatown as UNESCO World Heritage site

September 17, 2018 9:15 AM

The Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are joining together to have Vancouver’s Chinatown designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site, because of its outstanding universal value.
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Highway 14’s future taking shape

September 19, 2018 1:41 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Best of B.C. bestowed with Province’s highest honour

September 20, 2018 11:15 AM

In front of friends, family and a room full of distinguished guests, 13 exceptional civic leaders were recognized today at Government House with the Order of British Columbia, the highest form of recognition the Province can extend to its citizens.
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B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 14 outstanding citizens

August 4, 2018 5:00 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

New facility equips NVIT students for innovative careers

September 19, 2018 11:45 AM

Students at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) now have improved access to hands-on career training in areas like culinary arts and environmental resource technology at an innovative building that has officially opened its doors.
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Heavy mechanical trades students get skills to keep B.C. moving

September 17, 2018 10:50 AM

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Agriculture

B.C. Land Matching Program supports access to affordable farmland for young farmers

September 18, 2018 1:50 PM

The B.C. Land Matching program aims to address a lack of affordable farmland in the province by connecting new and young farmers with local landowners.
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Organic food and beverage products sold in B.C. must be certified

August 31, 2018 9:00 AM

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Attorney General

British Columbia files lawsuit against opioid industry

August 29, 2018 10:00 AM

The Province of B.C. has launched a class action lawsuit against opioid drug companies, whose marketing practices have had devastating impacts on the lives of thousands of British Columbians.
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Report on Indigenous justice released as part of 10th B.C. Justice Summit

September 20, 2018 2:00 PM

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Children and Family Development

Partnerships give B.C. families quicker access to child care

September 11, 2018 11:30 AM

British Columbia municipalities and regional districts can now access nearly $17 million in funding to plan and build licensed child care spaces that will best meet the needs of local families.
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New benefit helps 60,000 more families with child care expenses

September 6, 2018 2:30 PM

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Citizens' Services

Grants to expand high-speed internet access and grow local economies

September 1, 2018 9:00 AM

Additional grant funding is now available to help British Columbians living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities gain affordable access to high-speed internet.
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Government invites companies to Sprint With Us

July 18, 2018 1:45 PM

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Education

Province celebrates new French teacher education students and expands training efforts

September 18, 2018 9:15 AM

Relief is in sight for parents who want to enrol their children in French language programs, thanks to the 37 additional French teacher training spaces filled this year and an investment in new spaces.
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New Chilliwack school will give students a better learning experience

September 17, 2018 10:40 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

New infrastructure will benefit people, environment in northeast B.C.

September 4, 2018 1:05 PM

The Province has awarded $120 million in royalty deductions for 20 new projects under the Infrastructure Royalty Credit Program (IRCP), and $19.3 million in royalty deductions for seven new projects under the Clean Infrastructure Royalty Credit Program (CIRCP).
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Minister’s statement on Columbia River Treaty meetings in Nelson

August 16, 2018 4:00 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Living Lab Program supports climate change research in BC Parks

September 5, 2018 1:00 PM

After a month of trudging through the vast wilderness of South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park, Robin Naidoo is starting to enjoy the fruits of his labour.
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Changes to Organic Matter Recycling Regulation proposed

September 8, 2018 10:00 AM

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Finance

First quarterly report shows stable economic growth, increased surplus

September 7, 2018 11:00 AM

British Columbia’s first quarter results show the Province is delivering on its commitments to the people of British Columbia, while maintaining a balanced budget.
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British Columbians invited to help shape Budget 2019

September 15, 2018 8:30 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Minister’s statement in celebration of National Forest Week

September 20, 2018 8:00 AM

Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has issued the following statement in recognition of National Forest Week, Sept. 23 to 29, 2018:
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Campfire ban lifted in Southeast Fire Centre

September 13, 2018 12:36 PM

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Health

B.C. first province to share breast density results with all women

September 21, 2018 1:05 PM

BC Cancer’s Breast Screening Program will now include breast density information with all screening mammogram results sent to B.C. women and their care providers. This inclusive process will begin mid-October, announced Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.
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Governments of Canada and British Columbia sign agreement to improve health-care services

September 21, 2018 10:00 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Province opens the door to housing investment on reserves

June 18, 2018 10:30 AM

British Columbia will become the first province in Canada to invest provincial housing funds into on-reserve housing.
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Secwépemc Nation, British Columbia, Government of Canada, sign memorandum of understanding on jurisdiction for child and family services

July 23, 2018 11:45 AM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Minister statement on U.S. Department of Commerce newsprint duties

August 2, 2018 4:25 PM

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has made the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final decision to impose countervailing and antidumping duties of 20.26% on Catalyst Paper’s newsprint exports to the U.S.:
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Minister's statement on B.C.'s Canada-leading wage growth

September 7, 2018 12:45 PM

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Labour

Ministers' statement on the anniversary of the Second Narrows Bridge collapse

June 17, 2018 9:00 AM

Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have issued the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the Second Narrows Bridge collapse:
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Reminder: B.C. minimum wage increases June 1

May 31, 2018 7:30 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

British Columbia files lawsuit against opioid industry

August 29, 2018 10:00 AM

The Province of B.C. has launched a class action lawsuit against opioid drug companies, whose marketing practices have had devastating impacts on the lives of thousands of British Columbians.
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The governments of Canada and British Columbia are providing more than $71.7 million in innovative treatment options for people with substance use disorders

September 6, 2018 11:10 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

New infrastructure investments will build stronger communities

September 12, 2018 2:30 PM

The federal and provincial governments are working together to deliver everything from new recreation centres to better internet, with two new infrastructure programs that will build up communities in every part of British Columbia.
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New housing coming for people in Grand Forks

September 12, 2018 2:40 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Provincial state of emergency ended for B.C.

September 7, 2018 10:30 AM

Thanks to cooler weather and progress in containing wildfires, the Government of British Columbia has decided to cancel the provincial state of emergency that currently covers the entire province.
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Minister’s statement on federal wildfire assistance

September 13, 2018 10:15 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Province releases What We Heard About Poverty in B.C. report

July 12, 2018 3:10 PM

In October 2017, government launched a comprehensive public engagement process to help inform B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy.
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Government of Canada announces funding agreement to give British Columbians the tools they need to find and keep good jobs

June 29, 2018 9:45 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Province, city seek to honour Vancouver’s Chinatown as UNESCO World Heritage site

September 17, 2018 9:15 AM

The Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are joining together to have Vancouver’s Chinatown designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site, because of its outstanding universal value.
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B.C. communities to host sports events with government help

September 14, 2018 1:30 PM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

North Fork Bridge and Highway 1 widening complete

September 19, 2018 2:00 PM

The North Fork Bridge replacement project on the Trans-Canada Highway is complete, improving safety, capacity and efficiency for people using the highway between Sicamous and Revelstoke.
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September 12, 2018 2:30 PM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

North Fork Bridge and Highway 1 widening complete

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 2:00 PM

The North Fork Bridge replacement project on the Trans-Canada Highway is complete, improving safety, capacity and efficiency for people using the highway between Sicamous and Revelstoke.

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New infrastructure investments will build stronger communities

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 2:30 PM

The federal and provincial governments are working together to deliver everything from new recreation centres to better internet, with two new infrastructure programs that will build up communities in every part of British Columbia.

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Highway 14’s future taking shape

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 1:41 PM

More than 75% of the projects along Highway 14 announced in January by Premier John Horgan, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca, are complete or nearing completion, with another major corridor upgrade to improve safety and reduce congestion just around the corner.

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Resurfacing project to benefit Highway 19 travellers

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 7:00 AM

Twenty-three kilometres of Highway 19 will be resurfaced using hot-in-place recycle paving to keep the route in top condition for people travelling on the Inland Island Highway between Parksville and Courtenay.

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Road closures on Highway 4 at Kennedy Hill

Monday, September 17, 2018 1:00 PM

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, construction work along Highway 4 near Kennedy Hill will require two one-hour daytime road closures.

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Safety improvements coming to Port McNeill’s 'T' intersection

Monday, September 17, 2018 8:00 AM

Work is starting on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, to improve safety for people travelling to and from Port McNeill on Highway 19.

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Highway 91/17 and Deltaport Way Upgrade Project gets underway

Saturday, September 8, 2018 9:30 AM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) on BC Bid for the Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project.

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Reminder: Highway 19 to be closed for movie shoot

Friday, September 7, 2018 7:45 AM

Drivers are reminded that a detour will be in place along Highway 19, near Bowser on Vancouver Island, from Sept. 10 to 14, 2018, to accommodate the filming of a movie.

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Road closures in effect for RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event

Thursday, September 6, 2018 11:30 AM

The RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

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Safer, less congested John Hindle Drive now complete

Thursday, September 6, 2018 10:00 AM

The extension project in the northern part of Kelowna is finished, making it easier for people to safely move throughout the area and access the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) Campus.

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New road surface treatment to improve safety at high-collision locations

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10:00 AM

A high-friction surface treatment will be applied to 14 high-collision locations throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island to help drivers stop faster, with the goal of reducing rear-end collisions.

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Major rapid transit projects to ease congestion in Metro Vancouver

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 1:15 PM

Metro Vancouver is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in Canada.

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Better road conditions coming to Burns Lake and surrounding communities

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 11:30 AM

A new maintenance contract has been awarded for the Lakes District service area to ensure better highway conditions during winter weather.

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Front Street safety improvements will reduce congestion

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 11:00 AM

Work is getting underway this week on safety improvements to Highway 97 (Front Street) that will improve traffic flow for people travelling in Quesnel.

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Highway 19 to be closed for movie shoot

Monday, August 27, 2018 1:00 PM

Drivers are advised that a detour will be in place along Highway 19, near Bowser on Vancouver Island, from Sept. 10 to 14, 2018, to accommodate the filming of a movie.

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