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Economy
More flexibility for development charges will unlock more homes for people
More affordable homes will be on the way quicker as the Province takes steps to speed up construction timelines and reduce up-front costs for homebuilders.
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Province takes action to address health, safety concerns in supportive housing
People living and those working in supportive housing will be safer and better supported as the Province begins work to ensure housing providers are able to take quick and decisive action against problematic tenants and guests, and address air-quality issues related to second-hand exposure to fentanyl.
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Historic partnership unites B.C. for FIFA World Cup 26
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), the Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver have signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to work together as partners to host FIFA World Cup 26 matches in Vancouver.
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Government Operations
People invited to help shape future of WorkBC
B.C. is expanding employment services provided by WorkBC centres to offer more choice and tailored support to meet people's individual needs, helping more B.C. job seekers get jobs.
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Off-ramp closed on Highway 1 near East 1st Ave.
An off-ramp along Highway 1 westbound near East 1st Ave. will close from Friday, July 4, 2025, to Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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Province launches program to fund IVF, support families
People on the path to parenthood now have more supports as the Province launches its first-ever, publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, making IVF care more affordable and accessible for hopeful parents throughout British Columbia.
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Multiculturalism
Minister’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Month:
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Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month:
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Services
People invited to help shape future of WorkBC
B.C. is expanding employment services provided by WorkBC centres to offer more choice and tailored support to meet people's individual needs, helping more B.C. job seekers get jobs.
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Off-ramp closed on Highway 1 near East 1st Ave.
An off-ramp along Highway 1 westbound near East 1st Ave. will close from Friday, July 4, 2025, to Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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