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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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Strengthening consumer protection for add-on insurance sales

Thursday, December 18, 2025 11:15 AM
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Restricted licence will ensure clear information and reduce pressure on consumers


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Highway 8 reopens to two-lane traffic for the first time since 2021

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 3:06 PM

Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge is open to two-lane traffic for the first time since the 2021 atmospheric river, marking a major milestone in B.C.’s flood-recovery efforts.


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Strengthening government’s response to emergencies

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 10:00 AM
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Forestry Innovation and Emergency Management Testbed launched


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Historic agreement will strengthen forestry-sector stability on north Island

Monday, December 15, 2025 12:00 PM

‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation, B.C. sign joint decision-making agreement, support operations, jobs


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Boosting B.C.’s health emergency readiness, life-sciences jobs

Monday, December 15, 2025 11:15 AM
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Boosting B.C.’s health emergency readiness, life-sciences jobs.

Province funds national initiative for rapid life-saving drug development.


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Protecting parents from extra daily child care fees

Monday, December 15, 2025 9:30 AM
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Guideline updates set 9.5 hours minimum of care before extended-hour fees apply


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