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Last bills mark end of MSP premiums in B.C.

December 5, 2019 11:15 AM

People in B.C. will receive their last bill for Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums in December 2019, putting more money back into the pockets of British Columbians, as the B.C. government works to make life more affordable for all.
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Joint statement on B.C. Indigenous human rights legislation passing unanimously

November 26, 2019 8:20 PM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

December 5, 2019 11:20 AM

Eighteen people from throughout B.C. will receive the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities.
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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

Skills training leads to encore careers for older workers

December 6, 2019 12:15 PM

British Columbians aged 55 and older are getting opportunities to build skills for new careers, with training programs that break down barriers to employment for older workers.
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New health sciences centre breaks ground at BCIT

December 3, 2019 1:45 PM

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Agriculture

Ministers' statements on animal welfare

November 7, 2019 11:00 AM

Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, made the following remarks at the BC Ag Day reception on Oct. 28, 2019 supporting B.C. livestock producers:
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B.C. food processors to receive support and expertise from UBC

October 25, 2019 10:30 AM

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Attorney General

BC Liquor Stores partners with Richmond firm to ditch plastic bags

November 14, 2019 1:30 PM

The Government of British Columbia has selected Richmond-based Bulldog Bag Ltd. to provide paper bags to all 197 government-owned and operated BC Liquor Stores as part of a commitment to the environment and sustainable business practices.
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New legal clinics expand access to justice

November 4, 2019 12:15 PM

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Children and Family Development

Healing Spirit House, a 21st-century mental health facility, officially opens

November 29, 2019 9:15 AM

həy̓χʷət kʷθə šxʷhəliʔ leləm (Healing Spirit House) officially welcomed the community to its first open house since clients moved into the state-of-the-art, Indigenous-inspired, purpose-built home of The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre and Provincial Assessment Centre.
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Permanent guardianship: another option for creating family

November 27, 2019 3:30 PM

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Citizens' Services

Launch of connectivity fund creates opportunity for communities

December 2, 2019 10:15 AM

Rural, remote and Indigenous communities can access grants for high-speed internet projects, which will help people get connected, learn, do business and access vital services.
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Let’s go skating! Robson Square Ice Rink now open

November 30, 2019 10:00 AM

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Education

Student safety increased through school-police partnerships

November 21, 2019 12:45 PM

A stronger partnership between schools and police is helping keep more B.C. students safe.
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Vaping restrictions to protect youth

November 14, 2019 10:36 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

B.C. investing in EV skills training for a cleaner, better future

December 4, 2019 2:45 PM

With support from CleanBC, a new electric vehicle (EV) training program for automotive technicians has successfully completed its first pilot and will be available to the public in 2020.
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10 years later: more than 30,000 EVs on the road

November 28, 2019 2:00 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Climate action gets new teeth with accountability act

October 30, 2019 1:50 PM

Better accountability, transparency and more detailed targets for climate action will be mandated under a new Climate Change Accountability Act.
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B.C. proves to be lush ground for recycling success

October 23, 2019 3:30 PM

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Finance

Last bills mark end of MSP premiums in B.C.

December 5, 2019 11:15 AM

People in B.C. will receive their last bill for Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums in December 2019, putting more money back into the pockets of British Columbians, as the B.C. government works to make life more affordable for all.
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B.C.’s economy resilient, finances on track

November 26, 2019 12:00 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Forestry trade mission encourages wood construction, strengthens relationships

November 15, 2019 12:00 PM

Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and 35 senior executives from B.C. forest companies and associations have concluded their 2019 forestry trade mission to Asia.
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Minister's statement on Australian wildfire support

December 3, 2019 10:45 AM

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Health

Urgent and primary care centre planned for Victoria

November 25, 2019 12:30 PM

People living in Victoria will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with the opening of the city’s first urgent and primary care centre (UPCC).
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Vaping restrictions to protect youth

November 14, 2019 10:36 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Joint statement on B.C. Indigenous human rights legislation passing unanimously

November 26, 2019 8:20 PM

Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the following statement:
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Minister’s statement on Louis Riel Day

November 16, 2019 8:00 AM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

New initiatives provide jobs, opportunity in Surrey, Fraser Valley

October 2, 2019 11:15 AM

The B.C. government has announced its vision to promote the City of Surrey as a second Lower Mainland downtown and to build an innovation corridor that will drive economic growth and create good jobs and opportunity for people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley.
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Buying local supports B.C. communities

December 2, 2019 8:00 AM

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Labour

Saying goodbye to the ‘self-help kit’

August 28, 2019 1:15 PM

An easier, more accessible complaint process is now in place for workers who have concerns about their employment rights, with the elimination of the Employment Standards Branch’s “self-help kit.”
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Four appointments made to WorkSafeBC’s board

November 25, 2019 1:30 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

B.C. students learn mental health skills for life at BC Lions summit

November 1, 2019 2:30 PM

Approximately 120 students will have an opportunity to build mental health resiliency and develop skills to help them succeed in their life and career goals.
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Minister’s statement on World Mental Health Day 2019

October 10, 2019 7:30 AM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Homes, hope on the way for women, children leaving violence

November 25, 2019 9:30 AM

Women and children leaving violence will soon benefit from over 260 new spaces of transition, second-stage and affordable housing in 11 buildings throughout B.C.
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More affordable rental homes on the way for Victoria

November 22, 2019 11:15 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Student safety increased through school-police partnerships

November 21, 2019 12:45 PM

A stronger partnership between schools and police is helping keep more B.C. students safe.
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Honouring leaders in community safety

November 8, 2019 1:00 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Accessibility consultation hears from thousands of British Columbians

December 3, 2019 8:00 AM

More than 6,300 people have shared their experiences and feedback on proposed accessibility legislation for B.C.
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Minister’s statement on Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

November 1, 2019 8:00 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Anti-racism network launches to build safer communities for people

November 20, 2019 12:30 PM

Communities throughout British Columbia will be safer and more inclusive for people with the launch of the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network.
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Medal of Good Citizenship recipients announced

December 5, 2019 11:20 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Residents celebrate new Stewardson Way Overpass

December 5, 2019 10:15 AM

The Stewardson Way Overpass is now complete, significantly increasing safety for cyclists and pedestrians who need to cross this busy roadway.
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Changes support passenger safety for party bus industry

December 5, 2019 12:00 PM

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SFU Reconciliation Conference

Friday, March 16, 2018 11:30 AM

For the first time, governments in B.C. and Ottawa are aligned in their commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

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Dave Barrett Memorial

Sunday, March 4, 2018 11:00 AM

Premier John Horgan speaks at Dave Barrett Memorial

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Speech to B.C. Business Summit 2017

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 10:15 AM

Speech to BC Business Summit 2017 - Hosted by the Business Council of British Columbia

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Softwood Lumber

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:00 AM

The softwood lumber dispute affects tens of thousands of B.C. workers, and forest-dependent communities across B.C.

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Speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities

Friday, September 29, 2017 12:00 PM

Premier John Horgan’s keynote address concludes the UBCM conference in Vancouver

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Swearing-In Ceremony – Government House

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 3:00 PM

Premier John Horgan speaks at Government House after swearing in ceremony

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