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Canada and B.C. to bring clean energy to the Peace region

April 18, 2019 1:15 PM

Investing in infrastructure that brings clean electricity to Canadian businesses, including those in remote and northern communities, helps create good middle-class jobs, a low-carbon economy and greener communities.
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Hundreds of former youth in care take advantage of tuition waiver

April 16, 2019 10:15 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Historic places celebrated as part of Francophonie Day in B.C.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

Under the theme "Honouring our B.C. Francophone History," Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs in B.C., has announced that March 20, 2019, will be proclaimed B.C. Francophonie Day.
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Making life better for people at the heart of throne speech

February 12, 2019 2:18 PM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Hundreds of former youth in care take advantage of tuition waiver

April 16, 2019 10:15 AM

Eight hundred and six former youth in care are now accessing post-secondary education and skills training through the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program, an increase of 326% since government launched the program.
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Survivors of violence and abuse to get skills training, employment support

April 15, 2019 10:00 AM

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Agriculture

B.C. hazelnut growers encouraged to apply for renewal funding

March 30, 2019 9:00 AM

British Columbia’s hazelnut growers now can apply for the next intake of Hazelnut Renewal Program funding.
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Funding supports professional development for B.C. farmers

April 4, 2019 1:00 PM

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Attorney General

Joint statement on anti-money laundering commitments by real estate industry

April 15, 2019 10:15 AM

David Eby, Attorney General, and Carole James, Minister of Finance, have issued the following statement on anti-money laundering commitments by the real estate industry:
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BC Liquor Stores raise more than $280,000 for dry grad

April 9, 2019 2:00 PM

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Children and Family Development

Burnaby families to benefit from three new child care centres

April 16, 2019 2:45 PM

Burnaby will benefit from three new child care centres, giving parents access to a total of 124 new licensed child care spaces.
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Program expanded to meet demand for early childhood educators

April 12, 2019 9:15 AM

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Citizens' Services

Province makes historic investment in rural internet service

March 8, 2019 9:45 AM

Government is making the largest investment in connectivity in the province’s history, with $50 million to expand high-speed internet service for people living in approximately 200 rural and Indigenous communities.
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Legislative updates increase transparency, accountability

April 1, 2019 12:53 PM

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Education

Government supports access to free menstrual products for students, people in need

April 5, 2019 9:45 AM

Under a ministerial order that was issued Friday, April 5, 2019, all B.C. public schools will be required to provide free menstrual products for students in school washrooms by the end of 2019.
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Construction underway, bringing more classrooms to Royal Bay students

April 16, 2019 9:45 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Canada and B.C. to bring clean energy to the Peace region

April 18, 2019 1:15 PM

Investing in infrastructure that brings clean electricity to Canadian businesses, including those in remote and northern communities, helps create good middle-class jobs, a low-carbon economy and greener communities.
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Province funds community-owned clean energy projects

April 15, 2019 2:30 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Two popular parks added to Discover Camping reservation service

March 26, 2019 3:30 PM

Camping enthusiasts can soon reserve sites at two popular provincial parks — Joffre Lakes and Tweedsmuir South.
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New land added to B.C.’s parks and protected areas

March 25, 2019 1:59 PM

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Finance

Legislation introduced to complete fiscal framework for LNG investment, jobs and benefits

March 25, 2019 2:06 PM

Legislation introduced today will pull together the final pieces needed to deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) investment that brings long-term benefits to the province and thousands of good-paying jobs for B.C. workers, while operating within strong environmental protections.
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Joint statement on anti-money laundering commitments by real estate industry

April 15, 2019 10:15 AM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

B.C. government gets ready for 2019 wildfire season

March 19, 2019 10:30 AM

In the wake of two of the worst wildfire seasons on record, the British Columbia government is stepping up with more fire prevention strategies, programs and funding to help keep British Columbians and their communities safe this summer.
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Changes will encourage diversity in B.C.’s forest sector

April 11, 2019 10:23 AM

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Health

Upgrades on the way for G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital

April 17, 2019 10:45 AM

Enhanced critical and emergency care are on the way for people in the North Cariboo, as the business plan has been approved for a new emergency department and intensive care unit (ICU) at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel.
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New agreement with doctors supports team-based care

April 13, 2019 9:08 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

B.C. First Nations, Province partner in historic revenue-sharing agreement

February 19, 2019 2:00 PM

As part of Budget 2019, First Nations in British Columbia will have a stable, long-term source of funding to invest in their communities’ priorities, through a historic revenue-sharing agreement between the Province and the First Nations Leadership Council.
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Nicola Valley First Nations, Province sign agreement to bolster regional prosperity, advance economic partnership

March 20, 2019 12:15 PM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Immigration pilot program helps drive economic growth

March 14, 2019 12:00 PM

B.C. will benefit from a new immigration pathway that will help spur economic growth in smaller centres throughout the province.
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Ministers to visit Asia to strengthen ties, advance trade

March 7, 2019 3:00 PM

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Labour

Eliminating barriers for emergency dispatchers, nurses, care aides

April 16, 2019 1:15 PM

Emergency dispatchers, nurses and publicly funded health-care assistants will have easier access to workers’ compensation for mental-health disorders that come from work-related trauma.
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Eliminating barriers to supports for firefighters

April 11, 2019 11:19 AM

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Mental Health and Addictions

More parents, kids to get help from free mental health service

March 29, 2019 10:15 AM

Parents and caregivers in B.C. whose children have anxiety impacting their development and day-to-day happiness at home, school and in the community will soon have access to a new, free intervention program.
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New mobile unit takes mental health and addictions services on the road

March 21, 2019 1:45 PM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

Homes with wraparound supports coming to Richmond

April 12, 2019 1:15 PM

Safe and supportive homes opening soon will give people experiencing homelessness in Richmond the opportunity to recover and support the overall health of the community.
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New affordable homes in Burnaby offer seniors peace of mind

April 12, 2019 10:15 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes

April 9, 2019 10:16 AM

By eliminating ticket bots and mass-buying software, new ticket buying laws will provide more consumer protections and fairer processes for people for when they buy tickets for events, online or at the ticket booth.
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Seizures of proceeds of crime lead to safer communities

April 12, 2019 10:45 AM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Government supports access to free menstrual products for students, people in need

April 5, 2019 9:45 AM

Under a ministerial order that was issued Friday, April 5, 2019, all B.C. public schools will be required to provide free menstrual products for students in school washrooms by the end of 2019.
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B.C. government doubling grant funding to provide low-cost dental care to more people

March 20, 2019 11:15 AM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Amplify will continue to rock B.C. communities

April 12, 2019 10:20 AM

Concert lovers, festival goers and music enthusiasts will be able to enjoy more music while artists hone their skills and music developers create new projects, thanks to the Province’s one-year $7.5-million renewal of Amplify BC.
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High-performance athletes to have continued access to facilities

April 8, 2019 10:15 AM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

B.C. government takes key actions to benefit truck drivers, sector

April 18, 2019 12:00 PM

The British Columbia government is moving forward with several key actions that will benefit container truck drivers and the sector, both now and into the future, creating a new phase in the relationship with the container truck industry in British Columbia.
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New party bus safety measures introduced in time for grad

April 17, 2019 1:15 PM

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Faster, better access to team-based primary care coming to Prince George

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:15 PM

People in Prince George will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care, with the new Prince George Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) anticipated to open in June 2019 and the launch of a primary-care network (PCN).

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Upgrades on the way for G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10:45 AM

Enhanced critical and emergency care are on the way for people in the North Cariboo, as the business plan has been approved for a new emergency department and intensive care unit (ICU) at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel.

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Eliminating barriers for emergency dispatchers, nurses, care aides

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 1:15 PM

Emergency dispatchers, nurses and publicly funded health-care assistants will have easier access to workers’ compensation for mental-health disorders that come from work-related trauma.

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New agreement with doctors supports team-based care

Saturday, April 13, 2019 9:08 AM

Physicians in British Columbia have ratified a new three-year agreement with government that will work to support the shift to team-based care and better access to health care for people.

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David E. Kampe Tower official opening celebrated

Friday, April 12, 2019 1:30 PM

Enhanced health-care services are on the way for people in the fast-growing area of the South Okanagan as the state-of-the-art David E. Kampe Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) is set to open to patients April 29, 2019.

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Improving access to team-based primary care in South Okanagan Similkameen

Friday, April 12, 2019 11:00 AM

Government is transforming everyday health care for people living in the South Okanagan Similkameen region by moving forward with the creation of a primary-care network (PCN).

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B.C.’s workers’ compensation system under review

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 3:30 PM

To increase the confidence of workers and employers, the British Columbia government will undertake a formal review of its workers’ compensation system with the appointment of retired labour lawyer Janet Patterson.

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More parents, kids to get help from free mental health service

Friday, March 29, 2019 10:15 AM

Parents and caregivers in B.C. whose children have anxiety impacting their development and day-to-day happiness at home, school and in the community will soon have access to a new, free intervention program.

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Legislation introduced to eliminate MSP premiums

Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:20 AM

Government has introduced legislation that sets the stage for the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums on Jan. 1, 2020, making life more affordable for British Columbians.

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New mobile unit takes mental health and addictions services on the road

Thursday, March 21, 2019 1:45 PM

People living in Terrace and surrounding northwest communities will now have access to a new mobile service that will help remove barriers to quality mental health and addictions supports.

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BC Coroners Service releases updated data on homeless deaths

Thursday, March 21, 2019 11:15 AM

The BC Coroners Service has released updated data on deaths that occurred among homeless individuals in British Columbia to the end of December 2016.

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Improving access to team-based primary care in Burnaby

Thursday, March 21, 2019 10:45 AM

People in Burnaby will soon have increased access to team-based health care with the launch of three primary-care networks (PCNs) and the opening of the new Burnaby Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in May 2019.

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Province to launch catch-up immunization program to protect against measles

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 10:30 AM

The Province is launching a measles immunization catch-up program to help B.C. families ensure their children are protected from measles.

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