BC Gov News

British Columbia’s winemakers, grape growers and tourism operators are taking a step toward the establishment of a learning centre geared to their specific needs, thanks to a federally and provincially funded feasibility study for a BC Wine Centre of Excellence.

The Province is launching a review of B.C.’s real estate regulators to make sure that British Columbians are effectively protected, announced Finance Minister Carole James. 

 Attorney General David Eby has released the following statement regarding the government’s reference case:

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will upgrade approximately two kilometres of Otter Point Road, which is a key access point for Highway 14, and an important alternative route when the highway is closed.

In total, 1,187 provincial permits are required for the Trans Mountain expansion project, with many involving First Nations consultation.

Courtesy of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2018/04/british-columbia-businesses-supported-in-clean-technology-adoption-by-fisheries-and-oceans-canada.html

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement regarding Kinder Morgan’s decision to suspend non-essential spending on the Trans Mountain expansion project:

Communities and wildlife will benefit from $134 million being awarded by the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. (FESBC) to 71 forest enhancement projects around the Province, Premier John Horgan announced today.

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on the announcement of new daily seaplane service to connect downtown Vancouver and downtown Seattle:

Festival-goers can ski and dance the chill away at Snowbombing Canada, thanks in part to $105,000 in provincial government funding.