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Expanding connectivity for people in Kootenays

Thursday, December 11, 2025 2:51 PM

B.C. funds high-speed internet for 7 additional communities


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Regulatory package continues work of Energy Statutes Amendment Act

Monday, December 8, 2025 1:00 PM

On Oct. 20, 2025, government tabled the energy statutes amendment act (Bill 31), a series of regulatory and legislative measures introduced to streamline the approvals and permitting process.


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Minister meets with private-sector forecasters

Monday, December 8, 2025 12:36 PM
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Forecasters predicting steady economic growth and potential for B.C.’s natural-resource sector


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New bridge receives First Nations name, prepares to welcome traffic

Monday, December 8, 2025 10:30 AM
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Pattullo Bridge has received its name from Kwantlen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band: stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge.

With the bridge deck connected and final paving underway, the new crossing that will replace the Pattullo Bridge has received its name from Kwantlen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band: stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge.


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Minister’s statement on November Labour Force Survey results

Friday, December 5, 2025 8:46 AM
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Three people collaborate on machinery in a workshop, focusing on technical work with tools. Text under photo says ‘Steady job growth continues.’

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for November 2025:


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Two new members join WorkSafeBC’s board of directors

Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:00 AM

Two new directors have been appointed to WorkSafeBC’s governance board.


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Fall session delivers action to support growth, services, safety

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:10 PM

Focus on powering major projects, training B.C. workers, higher-paying jobs


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B.C. builds on efforts to support care-home workers, strengthen seniors’ care

Monday, December 1, 2025 11:55 AM
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The Province is taking significant steps to ensure seniors and people with complex health needs in publicly funded care homes, and the workers who care for them, continue to have the support they need, regardless of where they live or work.


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Showcasing clean technology for transportation in the North

Monday, December 1, 2025 9:30 AM

With Look West, three new clean-energy pilots will modernize medium, heavy-duty vehicles


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Helping B.C. businesses showcase tech potential

Friday, November 28, 2025 1:00 PM

Support available for early-stage businesses to demonstrate supply-chain innovation in key sectors


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New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness, injury

Friday, November 28, 2025 12:30 PM
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Serious illness and injury leave is now in effect.

Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical treatment and focus on their recovery.


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Accelerating maritime sector’s shift to clean energy

Thursday, November 27, 2025 3:45 PM

New innovation challenge supports B.C. companies developing renewable-energy maritime technologies


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B.C.’s economy shows resilience despite global trade volatility

Thursday, November 27, 2025 2:08 PM
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B.C.’s economy is expected to grow at a measured pace despite instability and uncertainty in the global economy.


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