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New affordable homes open for people in Courtenay

Friday, May 9, 2025 3:15 PM

Indigenous Elders, individuals and people with disabilities with low or moderate incomes now have access to 40 affordable homes in Courtenay.


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B.C. supports projects that help communities prepare for climate emergencies

Friday, May 9, 2025 11:15 AM
Helping communities prepare for climate-related emergencies

To better protect people and communities throughout B.C. from the increasing threat of natural and climate-related emergencies, the Province is providing more than $40 million for 61 projects.


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B.C. supports people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:45 AM

People experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo will soon have access to nearly 190 more indoor housing spaces.  


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Minister’s statement on April Labour Force Survey results

Friday, May 9, 2025 8:54 AM
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BC private sector jobs up 13,400

Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for April 2025:


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Province taking further steps to improve outcomes on DTES

Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:19 PM

The Province is taking further steps to address systemic challenges and improve the quality of life in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) for all those that are living, working and visiting in the neighbourhood.


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New child care centre open in downtown Vancouver

Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:30 AM
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Families and children in Vancouver are benefiting from more licensed child care spaces, providing more options in the downtown core.


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B.C. ranchers, farmers urged to protect livestock as wildfire risk increases

Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:00 AM

With wildfire season fast approaching, B.C. ranchers and farmers are encouraged to register the location of their livestock to protect their animals during emergencies.


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CleanBC review launched to strengthen climate action, results for people

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:30 PM

The Province is launching an independent review of CleanBC programs to ensure they are effectively reducing emissions, while making life more affordable and supporting a strong economy.


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B.C. invests in planning for northern youth support centre

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:30 AM

Children and youth in northern B.C. will benefit from a provincial investment of $500,000 to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for a feasibility study to help design a new service hub in the region.


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Chief coroner’s statement on Tatyanna Harrison death investigation

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 3:40 PM

Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, British Columbia’s chief coroner, has released the following statement regarding the investigation of the death of Tatyanna Harrison:


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Outstanding B.C. lawyers receive King’s Counsel designation

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:30 AM

Twenty-nine lawyers are receiving the King’s Counsel (KC) designation for 2024 for making exceptional contributions to the legal profession in British Columbia.


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B.C. tests emergency alerts to cellphones, TV, radio

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:00 AM
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BC emergency alert test on May 7 at 1:55 PM

To improve public safety in the event of an emergency, a test of the B.C. Emergency Alert system will occur at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week.


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New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:00 AM
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Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during droughts, while lowering costs for people who use less water.


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