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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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3,500 new affordable homes underway or completed in Vancouver

Monday, January 20, 2020 10:15 AM

A new affordable rental housing project for seniors and families on Southwest Marine Drive is part of the 3,500 new homes underway or completed in Vancouver, thanks to partnerships between the Province, the City of Vancouver and community partners.


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Consultations begin on preventing money laundering in mortgages, corporations

Friday, January 17, 2020 10:30 AM

British Columbians are invited to take part in public engagements on creating a central registry of company beneficial ownership, as well as modernizing mortgage broker regulation to guard against money laundering.


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Minister’s statement on December Labour Force Survey

Friday, January 10, 2020 10:00 AM

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for December 2019:


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B.C. Home Owner Grant confirmed for 2020

Friday, January 3, 2020 9:00 AM

The 2020 homeowner grant threshold in British Columbia has been set at $1.525 million, maintaining that 92% of homeowners continue to be eligible for the B.C. Home Owner Grant.


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Government provides support to Interior mill workers, families

Monday, December 23, 2019 10:45 AM

The provincial government is providing $875,000 to 11 Interior communities to help with delivery of transition services and supports to B.C. mill workers and their families who have been affected by permanent or indefinite mill closures or shift reductions.


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Tŝilhqot’in, Taseko, Province work to resolve mine dispute

Thursday, December 19, 2019 3:35 PM

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation and Taseko Mines are working with the B.C. government to reach a resolution to the long-standing conflict over the proposed New Prosperity gold-copper mine project southwest of Williams Lake.


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Cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals available soon in B.C.

Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:30 AM

The Province is now distributing new categories of legal non-medical cannabis products.


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Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture advance improvements to business risk management programs and collaborate on other priorities

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 4:00 PM

From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


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Zipper truck counterflow to begin on Alex Fraser Bridge

Thursday, December 12, 2019 1:15 PM

Unique to Western Canada, a moveable barrier system with a zipper truck is about to make its debut on the Alex Fraser Bridge to make this key crossing safer and faster for commuters.


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Restaurateurs benefit from 'house-made' changes

Thursday, December 12, 2019 10:45 AM

British Columbians are now able to enjoy small-batch dairy products, such as “house-made” yogurt and ice cream, in more restaurants.


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Progress continues on Highway 13 upgrades

Monday, December 9, 2019 7:00 AM

A milestone has been reached on the Highway 13 widening project, with the south section of the project completed and all five lanes open to traffic at the Aldergrove-Lynden border crossing.


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Reducing injuries for health-care workers focus of new safety organization

Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:15 PM

The Province is taking action to make work safer for health-care workers by committing $8.5 million over three years for a new organization that will address workplace safety.


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