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Secondary suite program launches, creating thousands of more affordable homes for people
May 2, 2024 12:15 PM
More affordable rental homes are on the way for people in B.C. as the Province launches a three-year pilot of the new Secondary Suite Incentive Program.
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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe
April 26, 2024 1:25 PM
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Agriculture and Food
Province strengthens drought preparedness
March 18, 2024 10:11 AM
Hundreds of B.C. farmers will be better equipped to deal with drought with supports to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.
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B.C. vineyards, orchards receive help to replant for changing climate
March 13, 2024 1:30 PM
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Attorney General
Joint statement on Asian Heritage Month
May 1, 2024 8:30 AM
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following statement marking Asian Heritage Month:
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Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Jewish Heritage Month
May 1, 2024 7:30 AM
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Children and Family Development
Expanded eligibility, new supports available for current, former youth in care
April 4, 2024 12:30 PM
With an expansion of eligibility criteria, more than 9,000 current and former youth in care will have access to essential financial, housing, educational, medical and cultural supports.
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New position expedites progress on Indigenous child welfare
March 7, 2024 11:30 AM
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Citizens' Services
Governments of Canada and British Columbia working together to bring high-speed Internet to more than 7,500 households
April 4, 2024 11:50 AM
From Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-working-together-to-bring-high-speed-internet-to-more-than-7500-households.html
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Michael McEvoy to serve as interim information and privacy commissioner
April 1, 2024 1:00 PM
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Education and Child Care
B.C. takes action to improve literacy for students
April 16, 2024 10:13 AM
More support for early screening and interventions will help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities be more successful.
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More spaces coming for elementary students in Burnaby
April 17, 2024 1:30 PM
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Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Stronger local-disaster response will keep people safer
April 18, 2024 2:30 PM
People in approximately 100 communities will be safer during emergencies with provincial funding that will better equip local governments and First Nations to respond to emergencies.
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More than $26 million invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure improvements across British Columbia
April 11, 2024 3:40 PM
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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
BC Hydro issues call for new clean electricity to power B.C.’s future
April 3, 2024 12:15 PM
BC Hydro has launched a call for power to ensure that people and businesses will have the clean, affordable electricity needed to power B.C.’s growing economy and create jobs throughout the province.
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New legislation ensures B.C. benefits from clean, affordable electricity
April 11, 2024 10:25 AM
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Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Working together to preserve the natural beauty of Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park
April 25, 2024 8:00 AM
A partnership between BC Parks, Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua for Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park will maintain a protective balance between supporting the growing number of people who want to visit this summer, and sustainably conserving the natural and cultural values that make the land special.
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More climate-action funding coming to communities throughout B.C.
April 18, 2024 10:30 AM
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Finance
Budget 2024: Taking action for people, families in B.C.
February 22, 2024 1:45 PM
Budget 2024 takes on the big challenges people are facing today by helping with everyday costs, delivering more homes faster, strengthening health care and services, and building a stronger, cleaner economy.
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Climate action tax credit helps people with everyday costs
April 4, 2024 2:30 PM
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Forests
B.C. plants its 10-billionth tree
April 15, 2024 2:45 PM
B.C. is celebrating the 10-billionth tree planted since reforestation programs began in 1930, with two billion of those trees planted in the past seven years.
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B.C. continues investments to support forest sector
April 12, 2024 1:30 PM
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Health
B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe
April 26, 2024 1:25 PM
B.C. is taking action to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in parks.
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Urgent and primary care centre opens in Chilliwack
April 19, 2024 1:30 PM
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Housing
Secondary suite program launches, creating thousands of more affordable homes for people
May 2, 2024 12:15 PM
More affordable rental homes are on the way for people in B.C. as the Province launches a three-year pilot of the new Secondary Suite Incentive Program.
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Indigenous people in Sooke get access to 170 below-market homes
April 29, 2024 9:20 AM
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Historic B.C. legislation introduced recognizing Haida Aboriginal title
April 22, 2024 2:16 PM
A historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, was introduced to the B.C. legislative assembly on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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Working together to preserve the natural beauty of Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park
April 25, 2024 8:00 AM
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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Throne speech lays out vision of a stronger B.C. that works better for people
February 20, 2024 2:30 PM
Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin opened the final session of the 42nd Parliament by delivering the speech from the throne, laying out the B.C. government’s vision for a stronger province that works better for people.
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Province honours people providing extraordinary community service
January 3, 2024 11:00 AM
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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
New agritech plant anchors B.C.’s industrial blueprint
April 23, 2024 10:16 AM
A new state-of-the-art milk production plant and more jobs in the agrifood sector are coming to the Fraser Valley to help meet growing demand for dairy products.
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Funding will strengthen rural Kootenay economies
April 20, 2024 12:30 PM
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Labour
2024 minimum wage increases confirmed
April 22, 2024 12:35 PM
Increases to the upcoming minimum wage rates for 2024 have been confirmed through an order in council, following legislative changes that ensure these wages keep pace with inflation.
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Minister’s and parliamentary secretary’s statement on Construction and Skilled Trades Month
April 2, 2024 9:00 AM
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Mental Health and Addictions
B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe
April 26, 2024 1:25 PM
B.C. is taking action to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in parks.
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Expanded mental-health, addictions support coming for South Asian community
April 27, 2024 11:35 AM
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Municipal Affairs
Expanding multi-language support, services for newcomers
March 28, 2024 9:30 AM
Newcomers to British Columbia will have more help getting started in their new communities with expanded services and a new online multi-language information hub.
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Construction underway on Cowichan Sportsplex Field House
March 18, 2024 9:40 AM
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Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
New legislation recognizes work of First Nations post-secondary institutes
April 9, 2024 10:19 AM
The work of First Nations to provide post-secondary education to their communities will be supported by ongoing funding provided under new legislation, reflecting the integral role of First Nations-mandated post-secondary institutes as a key pillar of B.C.’s post-secondary education system.
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TradeUpBC builds, enhances tradespeoples’ skills
April 5, 2024 10:15 AM
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Public Safety and Solicitor General
B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe
April 26, 2024 1:25 PM
B.C. is taking action to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in parks.
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Province reaches major milestone in Surrey police transition plan
April 23, 2024 12:45 PM
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Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Budget 2024 supports improvements to treatment, recovery services
March 12, 2024 9:23 AM
The Province is significantly increasing the funding many service providers rely on to deliver thousands of registered or licensed treatment and recovery beds throughout B.C. as part of Budget 2024.
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Changes aim to help people out of poverty
March 5, 2024 10:20 AM
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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Province provides updates for FIFA World Cup 26
April 30, 2024 3:15 PM
With seven matches to be played in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup 26 tournament, the Province, City of Vancouver and BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) have updated their estimates of the costs, revenues and economic benefits for the world’s largest single sporting event.
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Province moves ahead on a safer amateur sport system
April 24, 2024 1:00 PM
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Province, YVR work together to support good jobs, fight pollution
March 21, 2024 11:50 AM
A partnership aimed at fighting pollution in the aviation sector, growing investment and supporting clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for people in British Columbia has been made between the B.C. government and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
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Airport improvements support services, growth for communities
April 2, 2024 7:00 AM
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Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Province supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing
March 22, 2024 9:15 AM
B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues to flow and provide a safe and reliable water supply for people, businesses, the environment and wildlife.
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Province strengthens flood defences, protecting people, communities
March 21, 2024 9:15 AM