BC Gov News

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has affirmed British Columbia’s ‘AAA’ long-term rating, reflecting the province's stable economic outlook and government’s responsible fiscal management. 

To ensure a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the Province has introduced the gaming control amendment act, which, if passed, will provide B.C. First Nations with 7% of BC Lottery Corporation’s net income for 23 years.

The board of governors at University of Victoria (UVic) and members of CUPE Local 4163 Component III have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.

Howie Griessel, his wife Shari and son Kevin are being recognized by the Province through the Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the Coast.

The Freer family is being recognized by the Province through the Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the South.

Mark and Pauline Adamson are being recognized by the Province through the Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the North and for being the top provincial performer.

Employers, parents, young people and the public are invited to share their views on how best to protect children in the workplace by providing feedback on what types of jobs or work duties are safe for children to perform as part of their employment.

People experiencing or at risk of poverty and homelessness will soon have better and faster access to supports through proposed amendments to employment assistance legislation that was introduced on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

The board of governors at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and members of CUPE Local 4879 have ratified an agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.