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Office of the Premier

Premier outlines plan to restart B.C. safely

May 6, 2020 4:35 PM

British Columbians will move forward with safely restarting their province beginning in mid-May, according to a plan announced by Premier John Horgan.
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K-12 students to have optional in-class instruction on June 1

May 15, 2020 10:26 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

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

Free counselling service launches for post-secondary students

April 16, 2020 1:15 PM

The Government of British Columbia has launched Here2Talk, a new mental-health counselling and referral service for post-secondary students.
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Province boosts emergency funding supports for students

April 2, 2020 8:30 AM

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Agriculture

Helping B.C. agriculture, food businesses plan for COVID-19 recovery

May 15, 2020 7:30 AM

Agriculture, seafood, and food processing businesses in British Columbia can begin to access consulting and planning services to help with COVID-19 response and recovery, through a program offered by the federal and provincial governments.
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Buy BC e-commerce brings local foods, beverages online

May 12, 2020 8:30 AM

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Attorney General

Impacts of COVID-19 on ICBC report released

May 14, 2020 10:15 AM

A review of ICBC’s financial situation since the start of the provincial state of emergency shows both positive and negative financial impacts on ICBC’s bottom line.
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AG provincial representative on federal COVID-19 court initiative

May 8, 2020 12:30 PM

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Children and Family Development

K-12 students to have optional in-class instruction on June 1

May 15, 2020 10:26 AM

Parents will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis this school year as part of BC’s Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September 2020, provided it is safe to do so.
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Joint statement on Child and Youth Mental Health Day

May 7, 2020 7:00 AM

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Citizens' Services

Funding to improve rural internet connectivity

April 24, 2020 3:10 PM

To help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, targeted funding will give people in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in British Columbia access to faster internet services at a time when they need them most.
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Service BC centres remain open, ready to serve citizens

March 23, 2020 7:45 AM

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Education

K-12 students to have optional in-class instruction on June 1

May 15, 2020 10:26 AM

Parents will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis this school year as part of BC’s Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September 2020, provided it is safe to do so.
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Education leaders help students stay fed while in-class instruction suspended

April 22, 2020 7:30 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Province supporting people with relief on power bills during COVID-19

April 1, 2020 1:32 PM

The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro are helping people, small businesses and industries most impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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New programs support jobs, clean up environment

May 13, 2020 1:50 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

All BC Parks closing

April 8, 2020 8:00 AM

BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19.
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Camping, ORV use restricted in Koocanusa area

April 8, 2020 8:15 AM

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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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Online applications open for B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers

May 1, 2020 9:30 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Government takes action to help forest sector keep doors open

April 30, 2020 9:30 AM

The B.C. government is deferring one of the fees it charges to help people, communities and forest companies navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Additional guidelines for silviculture operators, employees

April 24, 2020 12:00 PM

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Health

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

May 22, 2020 3:50 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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Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

May 21, 2020 5:10 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Helping rural, remote and Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19

April 20, 2020 1:02 PM

A new collaborative framework will help ensure people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in B.C. have access to critical health care they can count on to meet their unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future.
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Wet’suwet’en, B.C. and Canada launch path to implement rights and title

May 14, 2020 1:50 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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Province invests in northwest economic development, healthy communities

May 11, 2020 8:00 AM

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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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WorkSafeBC guidelines support safe reopening of businesses

May 15, 2020 1:45 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

New virtual mental health supports for COVID-19 on the way

April 9, 2020 10:20 AM

To ensure British Columbians have increased access to vital mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province has announced $5 million to expand existing mental health programs and services and launch new services to support British Columbians.
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Joint statement on Child and Youth Mental Health Day

May 7, 2020 7:00 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Applications open for temporary rental supplement

April 9, 2020 11:30 AM

Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province’s new temporary rental supplement.
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Province secures safe shelter, supports for people living in major encampments

April 25, 2020 10:31 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

State of emergency extended to support COVID-19 response

May 13, 2020 2:15 PM

As B.C. moves toward its new normal, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is extending the provincial state of emergency to support continued co-ordination of the pandemic response.
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New ticketing measures to enforce Emergency Program Act orders

April 19, 2020 10:43 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Province secures safe shelter, supports for people living in major encampments

April 25, 2020 10:31 AM

The Province is working with the cities of Vancouver and Victoria to transition people living in encampments in Oppenheimer Park, Topaz Park and on Pandora Avenue into safe, temporary accommodations with wraparound supports to protect their health and safety in the overlapping COVID-19 and overdose crises.
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Minister’s statement on major encampments in Vancouver, Victoria

May 8, 2020 1:30 PM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Province selects group to lead anti-racism program

May 5, 2020 5:05 PM

More supports for communities will be available following a rise in racist incidents targeting Asian people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Minister's statement on hate crimes

May 15, 2020 7:00 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Road resurfacing season underway in southern Interior

May 13, 2020 7:15 AM

A resurfacing project on highways 6 and 97 near Vernon and Falkland is underway, one of several in the southern Interior that will cover more than 300 kilometres of highways and side roads in 2020.
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New bridge to defend against flooding in Dawson Creek

May 21, 2020 7:00 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Road resurfacing season underway in southern Interior

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 7:15 AM

A resurfacing project on highways 6 and 97 near Vernon and Falkland is underway, one of several in the southern Interior that will cover more than 300 kilometres of highways and side roads in 2020.

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New bridge to defend against flooding in Dawson Creek

Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:00 AM

Construction of a new bridge to replace the existing three culverts under 8th Street in downtown Dawson Creek will start in early June. The bridge is designed to make travel safer and more efficient for people who live and work in the region, especially during freshet season.

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Intersection improvement project getting underway

Friday, May 22, 2020 10:45 AM

Work will soon begin at the intersection of highways 93 and 95 to replace the existing four-way stop with a roundabout, improving safety and traffic flow through the area.

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Highway 1 resurfacing to make road safer, smoother for drivers

Friday, May 22, 2020 7:00 AM

Resurfacing work will get underway on Sunday, May 31, 2020, on Highway 1 between the Willingdon Avenue interchange and the Gaglardi Way interchange, making this route a safer and smoother ride for all motorists.

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Highway 14 realignment moves to final design stage

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:15 AM

The design for the Highway 14 Realignment Project has been updated following feedback from people who live and work in the Sooke area, and the Consultation Summary Report has been released.

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Quesnel-Hydraulic Road closed until further notice

Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:25 AM

Drivers are advised that until further notice, Quesnel-Hydraulic Road will remain closed to all traffic at kilometre 20.3, due to ongoing slide activity.

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Brighter, lighter conditions for George Massey Tunnel

Thursday, May 14, 2020 6:30 AM

Work is underway to improve brightness and visibility in the George Massey Tunnel.

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British Columbians urged to prepare for spring flood season

Saturday, May 9, 2020 8:30 AM

With temperatures rising throughout the province, British Columbians are urged to take steps to prepare for the possibility of flooding.

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Chase Highway 1 four-laning project moving forward

Friday, May 1, 2020 11:30 AM

People who travel along the Trans-Canada Highway through Chase will soon see crews working to further improve safety and efficiency.

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Friday, May 1, 2020 7:00 AM

The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and asks all drivers to pay special attention when sharing the road with motorcyclists.

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Fieldwork underway for Kicking Horse Canyon project

Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:00 AM

Crews are doing investigative fieldwork in the Kicking Horse Canyon over the next several weeks as part of the preparation for major highway improvements to begin late this year.

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Island Rail Corridor condition assessment released

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:00 PM

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s assessment of the entire Island Rail (formerly E&N) Corridor has been released.

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Trucker travel enhanced with food trucks at key locations

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:00 AM

Food trucks are being set up at provincially owned locations throughout B.C. to support commercial truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Night closures of Quesnel-Hydraulic Road

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 5:30 PM

Drivers are advised that beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Quesnel-Hydraulic Road will be closed at kilometre 20.3 to all traffic between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to ongoing slide activity.

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Commercial transport industry consulted on potential regulation updates

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:00 AM

The B.C. government invites commercial vehicle drivers, owners and owner/operators in the industry to provide input on proposed changes to modernize safety regulations for commercial vehicles.

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