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Overnight lane closures planned for George Massey Tunnel

Friday, January 9, 2026 1:17 PM

Drivers are advised nighttime lane closures will occur in the George Massey Tunnel starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, while crews carry out maintenance work.


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Minister’s statement on December 2025 Labour Force Survey results

Friday, January 9, 2026 8:13 AM
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BC adds 24,100 jobs in 2025

Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, on behalf of Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, who is travelling to India for a trade mission, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for December 2025:


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Progress continues on Highway 97, Bastin Hill upgrades

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:17 PM
Highway 97, Bastin Hill upgrades

Safety and reliability on Cariboo roads will continue to improve with the advancement of two projects focused on restoring routes damaged by washouts and landslides in 2020 and 2021.


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Look West: Premier’s mission to India supporting good jobs for British Columbians

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 11:22 AM
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Mission will highlight B.C. strengths in energy, critical minerals, forestry


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EAO approves Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine operations to continue to 2035

Monday, January 5, 2026 2:00 PM

The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has approved an amendment to the Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine environmental assessment certificate, authorizing the mine near Fort St. James to increase production and continue operations until 2035.


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Contract awarded for Highway 11 Interchange Project, work begins soon

Monday, January 5, 2026 10:00 AM
Contract awarded for Highway 11 Interchange Project, work begins soon

Wider highway will reduce congestion, improve safety in the Fraser Valley


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Minimum rates increase Dec. 31 for hand-harvest farm workers

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 10:00 AM
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The minimum piece rates for hand harvesting of specified farm crops will increase by 2.6% on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.


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Listening to businesses to keep B.C. competitive

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 9:00 AM
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B.C.’s Ease of Doing Business initiative feedback will drive changes for small business success


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2025 a banner year for wildfire salvage

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 11:00 AM
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Quicker permitting, stronger partnerships for wildfire salvage means protecting forestry jobs.


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New Steveston interchange improves Highway 99 travel

Monday, December 22, 2025 3:30 PM
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New Steveston interchange improves Highway 99 travel.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, all five lanes of the new Steveston interchange at Highway 99 will be open, supporting better connections for commuters in Richmond and improving travel times along Highway 99.


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Facilities Bargaining Association and Health Employers ratify agreement

Friday, December 19, 2025 4:18 PM

The Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA), which represents approximately 67,500 people delivering health services throughout B.C., has ratified a new agreement reached with Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC).


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Supporting wood manufacturing in Chemainus, Cumberland

Thursday, December 18, 2025 3:15 PM

New funding expands value-added manufacturing


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Keeping up the fight against invasive mussels

Thursday, December 18, 2025 11:35 AM

Watercraft inspections, lake monitoring keep invasive mussels at bay in 2025


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