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High-speed internet coming to remote Vancouver Island communities

Friday, July 11, 2025 9:30 AM

People in the west Vancouver Island communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach will soon be getting better access to high-speed internet.


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Minister’s statement on June Labour Force Survey results

Friday, July 11, 2025 9:10 AM
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Instructor talking with students in a workshop; text reads 'BC up 5,000 jobs in June'

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 June 2025:


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Faster, cheaper power connections planned for new homes, businesses

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:00 AM
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In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout the province.


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Province boosts tax credit for game developers

Monday, July 7, 2025 1:20 PM
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Province boosts tax credit for game developers

Video game and virtual reality (VR) developers will soon benefit from an increased tax credit for the interactive digital media industry in B.C.


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New funding expands RCMP hate crimes unit

Friday, July 4, 2025 9:45 AM
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The Province is stepping up its fight against hate-motivated offences by increasing the staffing capacity of the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP.


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People invited to help shape future of WorkBC

Thursday, July 3, 2025 3:30 PM

B.C. is expanding employment services provided by WorkBC centres to offer more choice and tailored support to meet people's individual needs, helping more B.C. job seekers get jobs.


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More flexibility for development charges will unlock more homes for people

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:45 AM
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More flexibility for development charges will unlock more homes for people

More affordable homes will be on the way quicker as the Province takes steps to speed up construction timelines and reduce up-front costs for homebuilders.  


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Airport improvements support economic growth

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:45 AM

Communities that rely upon regional airports, heliports and water aerodromes provincewide will benefit from funding provided through the Province of B.C.’s Air Access Program.


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New ferry terminal in Victoria’s inner harbour begins major construction this summer

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 9:00 AM
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Construction will begin this summer for the new ferry terminal in downtown Victoria, following the awarding of a design-build contract to Pomerleau Inc.


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Have your say on the Labour Relations Code recommendations

Monday, June 23, 2025 8:30 AM
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The report and recommendations of the 2024 Labour Relations Code Review Panel are now posted publicly for review and feedback.


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Registration open for training grant that supports in-demand jobs

Thursday, June 19, 2025 2:15 PM
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Grant open for people who want to upskill or reskill for in-demand jobs

People hoping to build better careers will continue to have access to a popular grant program, as registration for StrongerBC future skills grant funded programming opens for the fall semester.


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Free coffee, tea helps bring health-care workers from Seattle to B.C.

Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:30 AM
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A branded B.C. health-careers coffee truck is giving out free coffee to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in Seattle on June 18 and 19, 2025, as part of targeted marketing in the U.S.


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Province, BC Hydro launch pilot program to cut energy costs, support housing density

Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:45 AM
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In a Canadian first, the Province and BC Hydro have launched a pioneering pilot project in Vancouver that has the potential to set new standards for supporting growing housing priorities and densification in Canada.


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