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Canada and B.C. to bring clean energy to the Peace region

April 18, 2019 1:15 PM

Investing in infrastructure that brings clean electricity to Canadian businesses, including those in remote and northern communities, helps create good middle-class jobs, a low-carbon economy and greener communities.
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Hundreds of former youth in care take advantage of tuition waiver

April 16, 2019 10:15 AM

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Historic places celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

Under the theme "Honouring our B.C. Francophone History," Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs in B.C., has announced that March 20, 2019, will be proclaimed B.C. Francophonie Day.
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Making life better for people at the heart of throne speech

February 12, 2019 2:18 PM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Hundreds of former youth in care take advantage of tuition waiver

April 16, 2019 10:15 AM

Eight hundred and six former youth in care are now accessing post-secondary education and skills training through the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program, an increase of 326% since government launched the program.
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Survivors of violence and abuse to get skills training, employment support

April 15, 2019 10:00 AM

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Agriculture

B.C. hazelnut growers encouraged to apply for renewal funding

March 30, 2019 9:00 AM

British Columbia’s hazelnut growers now can apply for the next intake of Hazelnut Renewal Program funding.
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Funding supports professional development for B.C. farmers

April 4, 2019 1:00 PM

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Attorney General

Joint statement on anti-money laundering commitments by real estate industry

April 15, 2019 10:15 AM

David Eby, Attorney General, and Carole James, Minister of Finance, have issued the following statement on anti-money laundering commitments by the real estate industry:
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BC Liquor Stores raise more than $280,000 for dry grad

April 9, 2019 2:00 PM

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Children and Family Development

Burnaby families to benefit from three new child care centres

April 16, 2019 2:45 PM

Burnaby will benefit from three new child care centres, giving parents access to a total of 124 new licensed child care spaces.
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Program expanded to meet demand for early childhood educators

April 12, 2019 9:15 AM

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Citizens' Services

Province makes historic investment in rural internet service

March 8, 2019 9:45 AM

Government is making the largest investment in connectivity in the province’s history, with $50 million to expand high-speed internet service for people living in approximately 200 rural and Indigenous communities.
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Legislative updates increase transparency, accountability

April 1, 2019 12:53 PM

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Education

Government supports access to free menstrual products for students, people in need

April 5, 2019 9:45 AM

Under a ministerial order that was issued Friday, April 5, 2019, all B.C. public schools will be required to provide free menstrual products for students in school washrooms by the end of 2019.
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Construction underway, bringing more classrooms to Royal Bay students

April 16, 2019 9:45 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Canada and B.C. to bring clean energy to the Peace region

April 18, 2019 1:15 PM

Investing in infrastructure that brings clean electricity to Canadian businesses, including those in remote and northern communities, helps create good middle-class jobs, a low-carbon economy and greener communities.
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Province funds community-owned clean energy projects

April 15, 2019 2:30 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Two popular parks added to Discover Camping reservation service

March 26, 2019 3:30 PM

Camping enthusiasts can soon reserve sites at two popular provincial parks — Joffre Lakes and Tweedsmuir South.
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New land added to B.C.’s parks and protected areas

March 25, 2019 1:59 PM

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Finance

Legislation introduced to complete fiscal framework for LNG investment, jobs and benefits

March 25, 2019 2:06 PM

Legislation introduced today will pull together the final pieces needed to deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) investment that brings long-term benefits to the province and thousands of good-paying jobs for B.C. workers, while operating within strong environmental protections.
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Joint statement on anti-money laundering commitments by real estate industry

April 15, 2019 10:15 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

B.C. government gets ready for 2019 wildfire season

March 19, 2019 10:30 AM

In the wake of two of the worst wildfire seasons on record, the British Columbia government is stepping up with more fire prevention strategies, programs and funding to help keep British Columbians and their communities safe this summer.
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Changes will encourage diversity in B.C.’s forest sector

April 11, 2019 10:23 AM

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Health

Upgrades on the way for G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital

April 17, 2019 10:45 AM

Enhanced critical and emergency care are on the way for people in the North Cariboo, as the business plan has been approved for a new emergency department and intensive care unit (ICU) at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel.
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New agreement with doctors supports team-based care

April 13, 2019 9:08 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

B.C. First Nations, Province partner in historic revenue-sharing agreement

February 19, 2019 2:00 PM

As part of Budget 2019, First Nations in British Columbia will have a stable, long-term source of funding to invest in their communities’ priorities, through a historic revenue-sharing agreement between the Province and the First Nations Leadership Council.
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Nicola Valley First Nations, Province sign agreement to bolster regional prosperity, advance economic partnership

March 20, 2019 12:15 PM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Immigration pilot program helps drive economic growth

March 14, 2019 12:00 PM

B.C. will benefit from a new immigration pathway that will help spur economic growth in smaller centres throughout the province.
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Ministers to visit Asia to strengthen ties, advance trade

March 7, 2019 3:00 PM

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Labour

Eliminating barriers for emergency dispatchers, nurses, care aides

April 16, 2019 1:15 PM

Emergency dispatchers, nurses and publicly funded health-care assistants will have easier access to workers’ compensation for mental-health disorders that come from work-related trauma.
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Eliminating barriers to supports for firefighters

April 11, 2019 11:19 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

More parents, kids to get help from free mental health service

March 29, 2019 10:15 AM

Parents and caregivers in B.C. whose children have anxiety impacting their development and day-to-day happiness at home, school and in the community will soon have access to a new, free intervention program.
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New mobile unit takes mental health and addictions services on the road

March 21, 2019 1:45 PM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Homes with wraparound supports coming to Richmond

April 12, 2019 1:15 PM

Safe and supportive homes opening soon will give people experiencing homelessness in Richmond the opportunity to recover and support the overall health of the community.
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New affordable homes in Burnaby offer seniors peace of mind

April 12, 2019 10:15 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes

April 9, 2019 10:16 AM

By eliminating ticket bots and mass-buying software, new ticket buying laws will provide more consumer protections and fairer processes for people for when they buy tickets for events, online or at the ticket booth.
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Seizures of proceeds of crime lead to safer communities

April 12, 2019 10:45 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Government supports access to free menstrual products for students, people in need

April 5, 2019 9:45 AM

Under a ministerial order that was issued Friday, April 5, 2019, all B.C. public schools will be required to provide free menstrual products for students in school washrooms by the end of 2019.
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B.C. government doubling grant funding to provide low-cost dental care to more people

March 20, 2019 11:15 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Amplify will continue to rock B.C. communities

April 12, 2019 10:20 AM

Concert lovers, festival goers and music enthusiasts will be able to enjoy more music while artists hone their skills and music developers create new projects, thanks to the Province’s one-year $7.5-million renewal of Amplify BC.
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High-performance athletes to have continued access to facilities

April 8, 2019 10:15 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

B.C. government takes key actions to benefit truck drivers, sector

April 18, 2019 12:00 PM

The British Columbia government is moving forward with several key actions that will benefit container truck drivers and the sector, both now and into the future, creating a new phase in the relationship with the container truck industry in British Columbia.
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New party bus safety measures introduced in time for grad

April 17, 2019 1:15 PM

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Honouring the Chinese community in Victoria

Monday, September 11, 2017 8:30 AM

Premier John Horgan, along with members of the Chinese community, unveiled a monument in Victoria’s historic Chinatown yesterday to recognize the contributions of Chinese Canadians.

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Honouring 150 years of B.C. communities and their contributions to Canada

Thursday, February 16, 2017 1:00 PM

British Columbians of all ages can discover the stories behind the people, events and diverse cultures that have shaped B.C.'s rich history through a new documentary series and 150 documentary short stories.

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New Stop of Interest sign celebrates historic Sikh temple

Sunday, April 14, 2019 1:45 PM

A new Stop of Interest sign has been unveiled at the Gur Sikh Temple and Heritage Museum in Abbotsford, providing travellers with information about the oldest still-standing Sikh “gurdwara” in North America.

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Statement from Premier John Horgan on Holi

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8:00 AM

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement about celebrating Holi:

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Multiculturalism and anti-racism strengthened by grants

Thursday, March 14, 2019 10:30 AM

Seventy-six community groups are receiving funding for projects designed to promote multiculturalism and stand up to racism in B.C. through the Province’s Multiculturalism Grant Program.

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Historic places celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

Thursday, March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

Under the theme "Honouring our B.C. Francophone History," Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs in B.C., has announced that March 20, 2019, will be proclaimed B.C. Francophonie Day.

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Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:48 PM

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.

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Making life better for people at the heart of throne speech

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 2:18 PM

The speech from the throne presents a clear path forward for a government that is working to make life better for people.

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Premier’s statement on Lunar New Year

Sunday, February 3, 2019 8:00 AM

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in celebration of Lunar New Year, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019:

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Applications open for projects to improve B.C.'s French-language services

Friday, February 1, 2019 3:30 PM

Enhancing French-language services for French-speaking people in B.C. is part of government’s goal of promoting linguistic vitality in the province.

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Provinces funds free activities in celebration of B.C. families

Friday, February 1, 2019 2:00 PM

Recreation facilities, art galleries, museums and Indigenous organizations are hosting free events this Family Day long weekend, including ice skating, swimming and other activities, thanks to support from the Province.

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Next public consultation on the Chinese Canadian museum in Nanaimo

Monday, January 21, 2019 10:00 AM

British Columbians are invited to share their ideas about the plan to establish a Chinese Canadian museum in British Columbia.

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Multi-lingual phone line improves accessibility

Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:00 AM

For speakers of Hausa, Cebuano or one of over 100 other languages, real-time access to information about B.C.'s employment standards, in their native tongue, is now just a phone call away.

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Premier’s statement on Christmas

Monday, December 24, 2018 8:00 AM

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement in celebration of Christmas day:

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B.C. to lead Canada in economic growth

Friday, December 7, 2018 12:00 PM

New projections from the Economic Forecast Council show that British Columbia’s strong economy will outperform Canada over the next three years.

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