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Economy
Minister’s statement on MasterCard’s new cybersecurity centre
Friday, January 24, 2020 5:02 PM
Michelle Mungall, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness, has issued the following statement in response to MasterCard’s announcement that it will begin a $510-million expansion of its global technology centre in Vancouver:
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Declaration period begins for second year of landmark tax
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:30 AM
People who own homes in communities where the speculation and vacancy tax applies will soon receive a declaration package in the mail.
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Premier Horgan shuffles cabinet
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:12 AM
Premier John Horgan has made changes to cabinet that reflect government’s commitment to a strong, sustainable and innovative economy that benefits people and communities throughout British Columbia.
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Government Operations
Highway 97 improvement discussion set for open house
Monday, January 27, 2020 2:30 PM
The public is invited to an upcoming open house to provide input on potential interim and long-term safety improvements for Highway 97 through Lake Country.
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New residential options proposed for agricultural land
Monday, January 27, 2020 2:25 PM
The Province is proposing more residential flexibility for people living in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) as outlined in a new policy intentions paper released Jan. 27, 2020, by the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Permit advances geothermal clean-energy project in Fort Nelson
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:30 AM
The Province has awarded a permit to the Fort Nelson First Nation to advance a geothermal energy project with the potential to produce clean, renewable electricity for people in the Fort Nelson area.
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Multiculturalism
Premier’s statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Monday, January 27, 2020 8:00 AM
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau:
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B.C. students commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day
Friday, January 24, 2020 12:30 PM
Many students throughout the province will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with age-appropriate lessons about how, where, what and why the Holocaust happened, including survivors’ personal stories.
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Premier's statement on fatal plane crash in Iran
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 12:05 PM
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement about a fatal plane crash in Tehran:
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Services
Premier appoints provincial liaison with Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs
Monday, January 27, 2020 11:05 AM
Premier John Horgan has appointed Nathan Cullen as a liaison between the Province and the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs.
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New homes for people with disabilities open in Creston
Sunday, January 26, 2020 1:15 PM
People living with disabilities now have access to nine new affordable rental homes in Creston, thanks to a partnership between the Province, the Columbia Basin Trust and the Kootenay Region Association for Community Living (KRACL).
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Government continues to fund and support BC Bus North
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 8:30 AM
People who live and work in the North will be able to continue to rely on inter-city bus services, with funding provided by the Province and Government of Canada, through to March 31, 2021.
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