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Premier John Horgan

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Hundreds of former youth in care take advantage of tuition waiver

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 10:15 AM

Eight hundred and six former youth in care are now accessing post-secondary education and skills training through the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program, an increase of 326% since government launched the program.


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Ferry improvements making life better for coastal communities

Friday, April 12, 2019 12:40 PM

People in coastal communities are benefiting from improved ferry service, including 2,700 additional round trips per year, a 15% fare reduction on smaller and northern routes, a fare freeze on major routes and free passenger travel for seniors, Monday through Thursday.


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Premier’s statement on DFO Fraser River chinook management

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 3:15 PM

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s decision on Fraser River chinook salmon management:


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Faster, better access to team-based primary care coming to Prince George

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:15 PM

People in Prince George will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care, with the new Prince George Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) anticipated to open in June 2019 and the launch of a primary-care network (PCN).  


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Premier's statement on Alberta election results

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 11:25 AM

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on the results of Alberta's general election on April 16, 2019:


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Upgrades on the way for G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10:45 AM

Enhanced critical and emergency care are on the way for people in the North Cariboo, as the business plan has been approved for a new emergency department and intensive care unit (ICU) at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel.


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Premier appoints Blair Lekstrom as community liaison, extends caribou engagement

Monday, April 15, 2019 1:32 PM

Premier John Horgan has announced that the Province has appointed Blair Lekstrom as community liaison tasked with engaging residents of the Peace region on draft partnership agreements on caribou recovery.


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Upgrades will help Topaz Gurdwara continue to serve community

Sunday, April 14, 2019 11:45 AM

Accessibility and kitchen facility upgrades will help the Sikh Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS) Gurdwara better serve people in Greater Victoria, thanks to a $1-million grant from the Province.


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Premier’s statement on Vaisakhi

Sunday, April 14, 2019 8:00 AM

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in honour of Vaisakhi:


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Premier appoints minister's special advisor on marine debris protection

Friday, April 12, 2019 1:10 PM

Premier John Horgan has appointed Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo, as minister’s special advisor to George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on marine debris protection.


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Government launches initiative to renew B.C.’s Interior forestry industry

Friday, April 5, 2019 1:22 PM

The British Columbia government is launching a regionally driven renewal of the province’s Interior forest industry, aimed at developing a competitive, sustainable future for forest companies, workers and communities.


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Premier’s statement on passage of Income Tax Amendment Act

Thursday, April 4, 2019 3:30 PM

Premier John Horgan issued the following statement after the legislative assembly passed the Income Tax Amendment Act, which sets out the final pieces of the Province’s fiscal framework for liquefied natural gas projects in British Columbia:


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Premier’s statement on the passing of Paul Fraser, QC

Monday, April 1, 2019 1:20 PM

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement about the passing of Paul Fraser, QC, conflict of interest commissioner for British Columbia:


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Multiculturalism and anti-racism champions honoured

Thursday, March 21, 2019 5:15 PM

Five deserving British Columbians are being honoured for their work to end acts of racism and promote cultural inclusion at the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards.


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Joint statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Thursday, March 21, 2019 8:00 AM

Premier John Horgan and Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism, have released the following statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:


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