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Government to take action on price-gouging scalpers and ticket bots in B.C.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 11:45 AM

The B.C. government is moving to clamp down on high-priced ticket scalping to make live-event tickets more affordable for British Columbians, says Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth.


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Electronic tickets lead B.C. down new roads to safety

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Monday, March 5, 2018 8:00 AM

Some local police officers will be the first in British Columbia to put down their pens and issue roadside electronic traffic violation tickets (eTickets) as part of a pilot program designed to make roads safer.


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B.C. communities to benefit from two new regional food hubs

Thursday, October 17, 2019 11:30 AM

Port Alberni and Surrey will be home to B.C.’s newest regional food hubs, which help farms and food processing businesses innovate and grow, create jobs and strengthen local economies.


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Statement on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Thursday, October 17, 2019 10:45 AM

Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Poverty Reduction, have issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Oct. 17, 2019:


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Shelter to open year round on Salt Spring Island

Thursday, October 17, 2019 8:15 AM

People experiencing homelessness on Salt Spring Island will have year-round access to shelter and services, following funding from the Province to extend operations.


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B.C. government provides $6.5 million to protect caribou habitat

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 3:30 PM

The Province is providing $6.5 million over three years for caribou habitat restoration in British Columbia.


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Probable case of vaping-related illness found in B.C.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2:45 PM

Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has confirmed the first probable case of a vaping-related illness in B.C.


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Affordable rental homes for seniors, people in need coming to Nelson

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2:15 PM

A former motel site will soon make way for 47 new affordable homes for seniors, adults with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness in Nelson.


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New export advisor supports Indigenous business

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 10:15 AM

Indigenous businesses throughout the province now have a dedicated Export Navigator advisor to help them grow by reaching new markets outside of B.C.


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HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 9:00 AM

British Columbia’s school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program is dramatically reducing rates of cervical pre-cancer in B.C. women, according to a new study.


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Smoke from pile burns will be visible in Quesnel area

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 2:35 PM

Piles of wood debris are being burned near Quesnel this week to help reduce wildfire hazards.


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Greater stability for legal aid

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:45 PM

The Province has reached an agreement with the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL) and the Legal Services Society (LSS).


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School on the way for Maple Ridge, investments continue provincewide

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:10 PM

Families in Maple Ridge’s east Albion neighbourhood can look forward to new classrooms to meet the future needs of the community, with the purchase of land for a new school.


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Connecting the community through storytelling

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 9:00 AM

Everybody has a story. The Existence Project uses storytelling to build a community of empathy, understanding and belonging for everyone.


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New bridge for Fur Thief Creek crossing on Highway 97

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 8:00 AM

Construction starts this week to replace the existing culvert at Fur Thief Creek with a new two-lane, 26-metre-long bridge along Highway 97.


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