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Economy
British Columbia exceeds the three-million mark for international visitors
Friday, September 23, 2016 10:00 AM
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aren’t the only ones making a journey from London to British Columbia.
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B.C.’s tech sector strong and growing
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 11:00 AM
The latest figures from BC Stats confirm jobs and wages in B.C’s technology sector hit the highest levels ever recorded as B.C.’s technology industry continues to grow and thrive.
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Report provides concrete, creative actions for workforce development in South Okanagan
Friday, September 23, 2016 3:34 PM
The Government of British Columbia and the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition released the South Okanagan Business Solutions Forum Report, providing concrete and creative actions for workforce retention and development in the area.
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Government Operations
B.C. makes largest housing investment ever in province’s history
Monday, September 19, 2016 2:40 PM
The Government of B.C. is committing $500 million to ensure more British Columbian families have access to affordable rental housing, the largest housing investment in a single year by any province in Canada.
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British Columbia and Japan’s Osaka Prefecture partner on clean technology
Friday, September 16, 2016 4:00 PM
The Province of British Columbia welcomed the Governor of Osaka Prefecture, Japan, to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support collaboration and advance business opportunities in the clean-tech sector.
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British Columbia welcomes Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Saturday, September 24, 2016 9:00 AM
Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement to welcome Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to British Columbia:
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Multiculturalism
B.C. recognizes South Asian Canadian heritage
Friday, September 16, 2016 9:10 AM
British Columbians are invited to nominate places of historic significance to South Asian Canadians for recognition.
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Government highlights investments in Francophone projects
Friday, July 15, 2016 10:30 AM
Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick, whose responsibilities include francophone affairs, officially unveiled one of many heritage sites to receive funding to increase the visibility and promote B.C.’s rich Francophone heritage.
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Revenue-sharing agreement for Lower Nicola Indian Band
Thursday, September 22, 2016 11:15 AM
Members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band will receive direct economic benefits from Teck’s Highland Valley Copper Operations thanks to two new agreements – one with the provincial government and one with the mining firm.
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Services
Two new ambulances to benefit Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Tri-Cities residents
Thursday, September 15, 2016 1:22 PM
A third ambulance will be added in Maple Ridge to improve the ability of paramedics to respond to local patients and those in surrounding communities. An additional ambulance will also be added in the Tri-Cities.
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Strong economy pays dividends
Thursday, September 15, 2016 10:30 AM
The B.C. government is cancelling the planned four-per-cent increase to MSP premiums, and those eligible for Regular Premium Assistance will see a four-per-cent reduction of their premium beyond what was announced with Budget 2016.
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Report provides concrete, creative actions for workforce development in South Okanagan
Friday, September 23, 2016 3:34 PM
The Government of British Columbia and the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition released the South Okanagan Business Solutions Forum Report, providing concrete and creative actions for workforce retention and development in the area.
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