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Premier’s statement following visit with wildfire evacuees, responders

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 3:55 PM

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement after speaking in Penticton with evacuees, local leaders and emergency personnel responding to wildfires:


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Improving traffic flow, safety with Keating Cross Road Overpass completion

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:35 PM

New overpass removes risky left turns, improves access, traffic flow


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Off-road vehicles prohibited on provincial Crown land in many fire centres

Monday, August 10, 2026 12:15 PM
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Off-road vehicles prohibited on provincial Crown land in many fire centres

Ban in place for Cariboo, Kamloops, Southeast and parts of Coastal Fire Centre


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Highway 99 overnight closures planned in Delta Aug. 10, 11

Friday, August 7, 2026 1:10 PM

Drivers are advised to expect overnight delays on Highway 99 in Delta on Monday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, as crews install new bridge girders for the 78th Street overpass.


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Minister's statement on July Labour Force Survey results

Friday, August 7, 2026 9:02 AM
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BC gained 17,800 jobs in July, led the country in manufacturing jobs

B.C. adds 17,800 new jobs


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BC Hydro acquiring Island Generation to ensure power reliability on Vancouver Island

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:15 AM

Strategic purchase provides capacity to support periods of peak electricity demand


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B.C.’s future doctors start classes at SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:30 AM
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First day of classes at BC's new medical school

The first new medical school in B.C. in nearly 60 years opens its doors


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Getting training for transportation careers in Quesnel

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:10 AM
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Helping people prepare for in-demand jobs in commercial transportation


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Preparing people in Kamloops for careers in child care

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:00 AM
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New workforce training program invests in people for careers as early childhood educators


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Improvements to complaint process for workers, employers in effect Aug. 1

Friday, July 31, 2026 10:30 AM
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Changes will improve efficiency of complaint processes, speed up complaint resolution


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New chain-up areas coming to Highway 37, Highway 37A

Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:40 PM
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Supporting safer travel, strengthening highway services in the North


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Creating jobs, reducing waste on Sunshine Coast

Thursday, July 30, 2026 10:45 AM

New funding helps Indigenous-owned manufacturer double production, keep more organic materials out of landfills


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Premier, coastal First Nations celebrate protections for North Coast economy, environment

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:56 PM

Canada-B.C. prosperity agreement safeguards North Coast, supports $3B in annual economic activity


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