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Revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown supports businesses, tourism

May 12, 2023 1:15 PM
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The revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown is being supported by the Province with $2.2 million to create a more vibrant neighbourhood for residents, visitors and businesses.
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Historic investment in food security supports British Columbians

March 7, 2023 10:55 AM
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The Province is investing more than $200 million in food security to ensure people have better access to an increased supply of affordable, local food.   
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Farmers, ranchers, processors supported by new Canada-B.C. partnership

March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
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New legislation will make it easier for people to get money owed to them following a civil court decision.
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May 30, 2023 10:30 AM
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Youth and young adults who have been in government care in British Columbia are receiving expanded supports through the newly named Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program.
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B.C. promotes equity with anti-racism research priorities

May 29, 2023 12:45 PM
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The Province takes another step improving access to government programs and services for Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities, with the release of 12 priorities for anti-racism research.
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School food programs get historic investment to help feed kids

April 4, 2023 12:30 PM
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More children and youth will have access to healthy meals and snacks at school through the Province’s new Feeding Futures funding, which invests in building and expanding local school food programs.
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More than 100 local governments and First Nations will benefit from provincial funding to support and enhance the work of local emergency operations centres.
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Financial assistance available for people affected by flooding

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B.C.’s largest coastline cleanup gets major funding boost

May 30, 2023 12:15 PM
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The Province is helping protect and restore B.C.’s marine environment with a further investment in the Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund.
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Safe money services protect people from money laundering

March 29, 2023 2:05 PM
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People in B.C. can be confident that money services businesses they use will have greater oversight by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) as a new provincial regulator.
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Public registry would end hidden ownership in private businesses

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Be prepared, help prevent wildfires this long weekend

May 19, 2023 8:45 AM
Residents, travellers and campers are strongly urged to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.
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Backcountry access restored after wildfire closures

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People encouraged to prepare for floods, wildfire risks due to anticipated heat

May 11, 2023 11:33 AM
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With unseasonably hot weather forecast for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.
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New funding will help improve lives of SRO residents in Vancouver

May 18, 2023 2:45 PM
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More people living in single-room occupancy (SRO) hotels in Vancouver will be able to access improved services and supports through a provincial grant of $11 million to the Downtown Eastside SRO Collaborative Society (SRO-C).
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Haida Nation, B.C. step toward reconciliation

May 9, 2023 12:45 PM
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New provincial legislation supports the Haida Nation’s inherent right of governance by recognizing the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) as the government of the Haida Nation in provincial law.
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Clean energy powers Indigenous-led projects in Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Interior

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Premier’s statement on the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

May 6, 2023 7:15 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the Coronation of King Charles III, King of Canada and Head of the Commonwealth, and Queen Camilla:
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Setting sail for growth means more jobs in B.C.’s marine industries

May 17, 2023 1:00 PM
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A new B.C. Maritime Industries Strategy will chart the course for a more competitive, modernized marine sector with reduced carbon emissions, and creating more highly skilled jobs to meet growing demands.
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Minimum wage increases to $16.75 per hour on June 1

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On June 1, 2023, B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour.
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Gig work ‘what we heard’ report available online

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New program helps people with overdose-related brain injuries

May 25, 2023 12:15 PM
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British Columbians living with brain injuries related to substance use now have access to specialized supports through a first-of-its-kind program in Canada.
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Public libraries see historic funding boost from Province

March 24, 2023 10:45 AM
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Public library users in communities throughout B.C. will benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information through $45 million in provincial funding.
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May 19, 2023 9:45 AM
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Simon Fraser University (SFU) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of a new residence hall at the Burnaby campus, reducing housing pressures in the community.
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Unexplained wealth orders crack down on organized crime

March 30, 2023 11:25 AM
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The B.C. government is targeting organized crime by creating a new suite of tools to seize proceeds of crime, such as fast cars, glamourous homes and luxury goods, making gang life unprofitable.
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May 18, 2023 10:45 AM
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Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Rich Coleman today confirmed the Province has instituted a new mark-up policy which will make it easier for B.C.-based breweries to grow and be successful.

Under the new policy, the mark-up rate will increase incrementally between 160,000 and 300,000 hectolitres (hL).

The change moderates the mark-up rates in a manner that will help small breweries to grow.

Prior to the change, the upper limit to qualify for the favourable rate was 160,000 hL. At 160,001 hL, a small brewery was taxed at a rate of $1.75 per litre for packaged beer and $1.20 per litre for draft beer for every hL produced, including the first 160,000.

Now a brewery will have a favourable mark-up rate up to 300,000 hL. For instance, at 160,000 hL the mark up rate is $1.16 per litre for packaged beer and $0.81 per litre for draft beer. For packaged beer, this rate slides upward by about two cents for every 5,000 hL of production between 160,000 and 300,000 hL. For draft beer, the rate slides upward by approximately one cent per 5,000 hL.

Presently, seven B.C.-based breweries are in a position to benefit from a revised mark-up rate, which will help them to produce a made-in-B.C. product that creates jobs in their communities.

Liquor mark-up rates are set by Liquor Distribution Branch policy as approved by the Province. The policy is being revised following consultation with smaller and larger brewers in early 2012.

This new formula has been put in place and industry has been notified of the change by letter.

Since 1988, the government of British Columbia has supported small breweries with favourable mark-up rates to encourage growth and development.

Quotes:

Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines -

"Small breweries create high-quality and sought-after beers that are enjoyed by people throughout the province, and our government wants to create incentives for B.C.-based breweries to continue to expand and build on their successes."

Mark James, owner, Red Truck Brewery -

"This change supports small breweries in B.C. and gives them further incentives to grow. While Red Truck is a small brewery right now, it's nice to know that as we expand there are fair policies like this in place that will support our successes moving forward."

Ian Galbraith, Stanley Park Brewery -

"Changes like this will go a long way towards supporting smaller craft breweries that contribute significantly to local economies in British Columbia. These types of incentives for Stanley Park Brewery will lead to increased production which translates into the creation of more local jobs and further investment in British Columbia."

Pat Bell, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie -

"While this change is great for Pacific Western Brewery's expansion and success, on a local level this change helps ensure that hard-working brewery employees from Prince George keep their jobs."

Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount -

"Every job counts to our government and to me as an MLA. This is why a lot of hard work was done to preserve jobs in our community and find a balanced approach to liquor regulations in our province."

John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes -

"Pacific Western Brewery is a strong economic driver in the region, and these changes will ensure this company has the ability to expand and continue supporting local jobs."

Neil Glazier, 32-year employee, local resident and union president -

"The employees at Pacific Western Brewery are very pleased with this announcement. This puts B.C. workers and B.C. jobs first here in Prince George. With this, we can continue to brew quality beer for B.C. beer lovers at a reasonable price, without incurring penalties for our growth and success."

Quick Facts:

The B.C. government is modernizing liquor laws in B.C. Changes made since February include:

  • Liquor in theatres:
    - Provides flexibility to live-event venues and revises liquor laws for movie theatres.

  • Corkage - bring your own bottle:
    - Provides opportunities for restaurant customers that want to bring their own wine into a licensed dining establishment.

  • Penalties for bootlegging:
    - Police and liquor inspectors now have the ability to issue $575 tickets to people found giving or serving liquor to anyone under the age of 19.

  • Personal importation of liquor into B.C.:
    - Allows B.C. residents to bring back an unlimited amount of 100-per-cent Canadian wine if it is for personal consumption and purchased from a recognized winery in another province, or choose to have it shipped from the winery directly to their home.
    - Allows B.C. residents returning from another Canadian province to bring back on-their-person up to nine litres of wine, three litres of spirits, and a combined total of 25.6 litres of beer, cider or coolers for personal consumption.

Media contact:

Sandra Steilo
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas
250 952-0617

https://news.gov.bc.ca/03238

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