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Economy
Partnership between MST Nations, Province will help thousands own their first home in Vancouver
Thousands of first-time home buyers will have the opportunity to purchase a home at an initial 40% below market value at the Heather Lands in Vancouver, made possible through an innovative financing initiative envisioned by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) (MST) Nations delivered in partnership with the Province.
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Better patient care, more nurses coming to B.C.
Patients will experience improved care and nurses will experience a stronger health-care system as the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) have now established nurse-to-patient ratios for the majority of hospital settings.
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BC Hydro receives strong response to call for clean electricity to power economy
BC Hydro has received a strong response to its call for new renewable power-generation projects while it continues to build out and strengthen B.C.’s electricity grid, creating jobs and supporting clean growth in communities such as Vancouver.
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Government Operations
Kensington Avenue off-ramp closed overnight Saturday for paving
Drivers are advised that the Kensington Avenue off-ramp from Highway 1 westbound will be closed overnight on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, for paving.
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Repaving on Malahat near Goldstream takes place this week
People travelling over the Malahat are advised to plan ahead as paving and general road improvements will begin on Thursday evening, Oct. 3, 2024, near Goldstream.
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Upgrades planned for Highway 97, Skaha Hills Drive intersection
To improve safety and traffic flow, work will start in October 2024 at the intersection of Highway 97 and Skaha Hills Drive.
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Multiculturalism
The King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients
The following individuals have been awarded The King Charles III Coronation Medal as part of the Government of British Columbia’s partner allotment.
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Premier’s statement on Mid-Autumn Festival and Full Moon Festival
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Mid-Autumn Festival and Full Moon Festival:
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Changes to Name Act help keep people safe
Legislative changes are now in effect that will prevent dangerous persons convicted of serious Criminal Code offences from legally changing their names.
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Services
Kensington Avenue off-ramp closed overnight Saturday for paving
Drivers are advised that the Kensington Avenue off-ramp from Highway 1 westbound will be closed overnight on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, for paving.
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Repaving on Malahat near Goldstream takes place this week
People travelling over the Malahat are advised to plan ahead as paving and general road improvements will begin on Thursday evening, Oct. 3, 2024, near Goldstream.
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Mabel Lake Sewer Lift Station Generator Project
From Regional District of North Okanagan: https://www.rdno.ca/our-communities/rdno-news/mabel-lake-sewer-lift-station-generator-project
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