Office of the Premier

B.C. takes next steps to protect people with COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan

January 22, 2021 10:40 AM

British Columbians are a step closer to receiving their COVID-19 immunizations, with additional details and timelines released for the largest and most complex immunization plan to ever roll out in B.C.
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Premier’s statement on restricting interprovincial travel

January 21, 2021 5:20 PM

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Advanced Education and Skills Training

Expanded education for people who care for young British Columbians

January 22, 2021 11:30 AM

More educational opportunities are on the way for people looking to build careers in the high-demand field of early childhood education and provide high-quality child care to more B.C. families.
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Training more health-care assistants to support B.C.’s seniors

January 21, 2021 8:30 AM

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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

COVID-19 recovery programs to support farmers

December 1, 2020 1:17 PM

Two new programs, and increased support for a third one, will help improve food security and build a stronger economy following COVID-19.
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Farmers Information Service opens to help farmers in the Peace

December 15, 2020 2:00 PM

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Attorney General

Joint statement on Black Shirt Day

January 15, 2021 11:30 AM

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15, 2021:
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New Abbotsford Law Courts set to open

December 16, 2020 4:15 PM

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Children and Family Development

Fee cap keeps new child care spaces affordable

January 14, 2021 1:00 PM

A cap on fees for new child care facilities receiving the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) will help keep new child care spaces affordable for B.C. families.
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Expanded education for people who care for young British Columbians

January 22, 2021 11:30 AM

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Citizens' Services

Online tool helps people book appointments with Service BC

January 12, 2021 9:00 AM

People can now make an appointment online before visiting Service BC.
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New directives enhance access to information

December 22, 2020 8:30 AM

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Education

Increased funding supports students, keeps schools safe

December 21, 2020 5:00 PM

Budget 2020 ensures B.C.’s education system will have the highest school district operating and capital funding ever to support students.
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K-12 COVID-19 funding used to hire new staff, increase cleaning

December 21, 2020 8:26 AM

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Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Province doubles CleanBC home energy retrofit rebates

January 6, 2021 8:00 AM

The Province is doubling CleanBC Better Homes retrofit rebates for select home-heating and energy-efficiency upgrades to support B.C.’s economic recovery and help British Columbians save on energy costs.
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Province increases CleanBC rebates for commercial EVs

January 13, 2021 9:00 AM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

BC Parks projects support economic recovery

January 22, 2021 10:24 AM

Taking care of provincial parks while creating jobs and safeguarding nature is at the heart of a new investment supporting economic recovery for people in British Columbia.
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Province acquires land for 16 provincial parks, two protected areas

January 13, 2021 8:30 AM

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Finance

Home Owner Grant threshold set for 2021 tax year

January 5, 2021 9:30 AM

The 2021 Home Owner Grant threshold is set at $1.625 million, ensuring the same percentage of British Columbia homeowners continue to be eligible.
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Recognizing leaders in community safety, crime prevention

January 21, 2021 12:30 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Fund helps forest sector with COVID-19 costs

December 16, 2020 3:35 PM

The province is delivering relief to small- and medium-sized forestry businesses for the extra costs of keeping their employees and communities safe, while operating through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Public invited to comment on Okanagan Timber Supply Area

January 18, 2021 1:00 PM

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Health

B.C. takes next steps to protect people with COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan

January 22, 2021 10:40 AM

British Columbians are a step closer to receiving their COVID-19 immunizations, with additional details and timelines released for the largest and most complex immunization plan to ever roll out in B.C.
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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates

January 25, 2021 4:35 PM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Joint statement on Black Shirt Day

January 15, 2021 11:30 AM

Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15, 2021:
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More support for friendship centres benefits urban Indigenous peoples during pandemic

December 11, 2020 8:15 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Applications open for French-language funding

January 19, 2021 2:30 PM

The Province is accepting applications from non-profit organizations for one-time funding for projects and initiatives that support British Columbia’s francophone community.
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Nominate an exceptional citizen for B.C.’s highest honour

January 15, 2021 10:45 AM

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Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

New project bolsters B.C. manufacturing, strengthens supply chains

January 21, 2021 10:55 AM

The Government of British Columbia is throwing its support behind small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the province and building up supply chains to help B.C.-based companies expand, diversify and better compete in the global market.
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Grant program now accessible to more B.C. businesses

December 21, 2020 10:00 AM

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Labour

Temporary layoff extensions protect thousands of jobs

September 2, 2020 12:15 PM

The Province has protected jobs and workers impacted by COVID-19 with an online variance application that simplified the process to extend temporary layoffs, resulting in the approval of more than 500 variances that protect more than 9,100 jobs across a variety of economic sectors.
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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

Local youth mental health, substance use services receive funding boost

January 21, 2021 2:15 PM

More children and youth will benefit from strengthened mental health and substance use services and support programs as community-based projects receive capital project funding this year through the Community Gaming Grants program.
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Minister’s statement on representative for children and youth’s report

January 19, 2021 10:30 AM

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Municipal Affairs

Local youth mental health, substance use services receive funding boost

January 21, 2021 2:15 PM

More children and youth will benefit from strengthened mental health and substance use services and support programs as community-based projects receive capital project funding this year through the Community Gaming Grants program.
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Organizations providing people access to food receive funding boost

January 19, 2021 1:15 PM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Recognizing leaders in community safety, crime prevention

January 21, 2021 12:30 PM

Five community leaders and one community organization have received awards for their ongoing support for victims of crime, including those impacted by gender-based violence.
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State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response

January 19, 2021 4:00 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Work Experience Opportunities Grant supports inclusive economic recovery

January 18, 2021 9:45 AM

Non-profit organizations can now apply for the second round of the Province’s Work Experience Opportunities Grant to help deliver work experience placements to British Columbians with disabilities and people facing multiple barriers to employment.
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New funding helps people with disabilities return to work

January 18, 2021 9:30 AM

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Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Helping artists adapt during the pandemic

January 12, 2021 1:00 PM

Professional artists and others who work in the arts can get more support to help with challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic though a new grant program.
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B.C. commits $105 million to support tourism sector

December 22, 2020 10:05 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Port investment to create jobs, spark economic recovery

January 14, 2021 11:30 AM

People who live and work in northern B.C. will benefit from a provincial investment of $25 million that will improve and expand operations at the Port of Prince Rupert.
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New bridge coming as part of Highway 1 four-laning project

January 6, 2021 11:30 AM

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