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Economy
Online applications open for BC Recovery Benefit
Online applications are now open for British Columbians to apply for the BC Recovery Benefit.
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Fund helps forest sector with COVID-19 costs
The province is delivering relief to small- and medium-sized forestry businesses for the extra costs of keeping their employees and communities safe, while operating through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BC Parks projects support economic recovery
Taking care of provincial parks while creating jobs and safeguarding nature is at the heart of a new investment supporting economic recovery for people in British Columbia.
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Government Operations
B.C. takes next steps to protect people with COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
British Columbians are a step closer to receiving their COVID-19 immunizations, with additional details and timelines released for the largest and most complex immunization plan to ever roll out in B.C.
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Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
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Seamless coverage shift ensures future of crash repairs
Effective May 1, 2021, new Basic Vehicle Damage Coverage (BVDC) will apply and will automatically be included in the basic insurance that all vehicle owners purchase from ICBC.
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Multiculturalism
Joint statement on Black Shirt Day
Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Black Shirt Day on Jan. 15, 2021:
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Province honours outstanding contributions that combat racism
Forty-five individuals and organizations were recognized for their excellence in fostering inclusiveness and anti-racism efforts as this year’s nominees of the B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards.
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Ministers’ statement on the passing of Katherine McParland
David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, and Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, have issued the following statement on the passing of Katherine McParland, B.C. Housing board commissioner:
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Services
Training more health-care assistants to support B.C.’s seniors
An $8.4-million investment in education and training programs will enable people to train for high-demand jobs as health-care assistants caring for B.C.’s seniors.
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Seamless coverage shift ensures future of crash repairs
Effective May 1, 2021, new Basic Vehicle Damage Coverage (BVDC) will apply and will automatically be included in the basic insurance that all vehicle owners purchase from ICBC.
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