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4,900 new affordable rental homes on the way for B.C. families

November 13, 2018 10:15 AM

Help is on the way for middle-income families in 42 communities as the Province moves forward with more than 4,900 new affordable mixed-income rental homes as part of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund.
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Hundreds of new, affordable, student homes coming to UVic

November 15, 2018 9:45 AM

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Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

B.C., Washington state recommit to strengthening regional partnership, building sustainable future

October 10, 2018 2:13 PM

B.C. Premier John Horgan and Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade and improve transportation connectivity.
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Best of B.C. bestowed with Province’s highest honour

September 20, 2018 11:15 AM

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Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Hundreds of new, affordable, student homes coming to UVic

November 15, 2018 9:45 AM

The B.C. government is expanding on-campus housing by 25% at the University of Victoria (UVic), making it more affordable for students to get the education they need.
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College of the Rockies trades students benefit from new equipment

November 7, 2018 10:16 AM

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Agriculture

New legislation makes it clear: Farmland is for farming

November 5, 2018 1:54 PM

Legislation introduced on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, makes it clear that land in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is for farming and ranching in British Columbia, not for dumping construction waste or building mega-mansions.
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From farmer to chef to plate: connecting B.C.’s food systems

November 13, 2018 3:15 PM

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Attorney General

Province tables human rights commission legislation

November 1, 2018 10:35 AM

Government has introduced legislative amendments to the Human Rights Code that will re-establish a human rights commission for B.C. to promote and protect human rights for all British Columbians.
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‘X’ gender identity now recognized on government ID

November 2, 2018 1:00 PM

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Children and Family Development

Child care facilities will prototype universal, affordable child care for parents

November 9, 2018 11:30 AM

The B.C. government is moving forward with 53 prototype projects around the province to deliver child care that will cost families a maximum of $200 per month per child.
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1,000 children to benefit from more inclusive child care

October 26, 2018 9:45 AM

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Citizens' Services

Working together to keep kids safe online

October 29, 2018 3:15 PM

As Cyber Security Awareness Month comes to an end, the Province encourages families, teachers and loved ones to continue to check in with young people about staying safe online.
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‘X’ gender identity now recognized on government ID

November 2, 2018 1:00 PM

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Education

Burnaby North community will benefit from a new, safer school

October 12, 2018 2:00 PM

One of B.C.’s largest schools will be replaced to support the needs of students, families and community members in the Burnaby North area for decades to come.
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Partnerships with France create more opportunities for students to learn French

October 12, 2018 10:45 AM

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Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

New contest launched for better, more efficient buildings

November 2, 2018 2:15 PM

Designers, builders and developers are being challenged to make energy-efficient buildings more affordable for British Columbians.
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Minister’s statement on welcoming Zavier to the legislative chamber

October 15, 2018 2:32 PM

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Environment and Climate Change Strategy

New legislation to put public interest first in resource decisions

November 5, 2018 1:55 PM

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to modernize the environmental assessment (EA) of major resource projects.
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New name for provincial park a welcome change

October 20, 2018 9:00 AM

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Finance

Province moves forward on condo, strata assignment register

November 5, 2018 1:00 PM

The British Columbia government has released regulations to create a new condo and strata assignment register.
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Government, Green caucus work together on housing affordability

October 18, 2018 12:36 PM

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Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

B.C. trails enhanced with new funding

October 17, 2018 1:00 PM

A cash injection of almost $100,000 will be given to British Columbian outdoor clubs to improve trail riding conditions and promote rider safety.
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New radio procedures coming for Haida Gwaii resource roads

November 6, 2018 8:45 AM

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Health

New urgent primary care centre to improve health services in Surrey

November 14, 2018 10:15 AM

Surrey residents now have improved same-day access to urgent primary care with the opening of the new Surrey Urgent Primary Care Centre.
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Seniors and patients to benefit from fair workplace legislation

November 8, 2018 10:22 AM

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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

shíshálh Nation and B.C. sign landmark agreement, breaking new ground in advancing reconciliation

October 4, 2018 11:30 AM

A landmark reconciliation agreement between the shíshálh Nation and B.C. recognizes and respects Indigenous title and rights, and supports self-determination and shíshálh self-government.
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B.C. and UBCM work together to advance reconciliation

September 10, 2018 11:45 AM

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Jobs, Trade and Technology

Minister’s statement on B.C.’s strong economy

November 2, 2018 10:25 AM

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement on the release of the October 2018 Labour Force Survey:
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B.C.’s young entrepreneurs learn through Rock My Business Plan

October 17, 2018 10:00 AM

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Labour

Legislation better protects temporary foreign workers from exploitation

October 23, 2018 12:30 PM

People coming to work in B.C. under the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program will have better protection against exploitation and abuse as a result of new legislation that has been introduced.
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Labour code recommendations aim to restore balance, fairness

October 25, 2018 1:30 PM

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Mental Health and Addictions

Reducing stigma, improving patient treatment focus of new pharmacists’ training

November 1, 2018 1:00 PM

People living with an opioid use disorder will receive enhanced care as a result of a new training program for B.C. pharmacists dispensing the expanding range of life-saving treatment medications.
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New urgent primary care centre will deliver better health care to the West Shore

October 26, 2018 3:15 PM

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Municipal Affairs and Housing

4,900 new affordable rental homes on the way for B.C. families

November 13, 2018 10:15 AM

Help is on the way for middle-income families in 42 communities as the Province moves forward with more than 4,900 new affordable mixed-income rental homes as part of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund.
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New affordable housing under construction in Kamloops

November 14, 2018 11:15 AM

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Public Safety and Solicitor General

Regulations ready B.C. for cannabis legalization

October 5, 2018 1:27 PM

New and amended regulations are now in place to support British Columbia’s legal cannabis regime and prioritize the health and safety of British Columbians.
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Awards recognize leaders in community safety, crime prevention

November 2, 2018 1:30 PM

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Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Historic legislation sets targets, timelines to reduce poverty

October 2, 2018 10:35 AM

British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy, guided by legislation introduced today, will lift thousands of people out of poverty, create more opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and make it easier for people to participate in their community.
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Province releases What We Heard About Poverty in B.C. report

July 12, 2018 3:10 PM

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Tourism, Arts and Culture

Province, city seek to honour Vancouver’s Chinatown as UNESCO World Heritage site

September 17, 2018 9:15 AM

The Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are joining together to have Vancouver’s Chinatown designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site, because of its outstanding universal value.
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More support for artists through BC Arts Council grants

November 2, 2018 3:00 PM

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Province rolls back speed limits on 570 km of highway

November 6, 2018 9:30 AM

The British Columbia government is lowering speed limits on 15 sections of highway in the province to keep people safer and reduce the chance of speed-related collisions.
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Road access established for Old Fort, evacuation order lifted

November 4, 2018 2:00 PM

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New affordable rental homes opening in Kelowna

Thursday, November 15, 2018 11:16 AM

Low to moderate-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Kelowna now have access to a total of almost 200 new affordable rental homes. The governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the City of Kelowna are officially opening Apple Valley 2 and 3, the final phases in this comprehensive seniors’ complex operated by National Society of HOPE.

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Hundreds of new, affordable, student homes coming to UVic

Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:45 AM

The B.C. government is expanding on-campus housing by 25% at the University of Victoria (UVic), making it more affordable for students to get the education they need.

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New affordable housing under construction in Kamloops

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11:15 AM

Seniors, people with disabilities and people living with mental-health challenges will soon have access to new affordable rental homes, following the Spirit Square redevelopment.

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4,900 new affordable rental homes on the way for B.C. families

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:15 AM

Help is on the way for middle-income families in 42 communities as the Province moves forward with more than 4,900 new affordable mixed-income rental homes as part of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund.

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Expert panel on money laundering seeks public input

Friday, November 9, 2018 6:00 AM

People in B.C. have the opportunity to participate in a public consultation on how to better protect the province’s real estate sector from becoming distorted by money laundering.

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Homes open to address immediate housing need in Kamloops

Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:15 AM

In response to the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area, the Province is working with the City of Kamloops to open 55 temporary modular homes while construction continues on additional permanent supportive housing.

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Province moves forward on condo, strata assignment register

Monday, November 5, 2018 1:00 PM

The British Columbia government has released regulations to create a new condo and strata assignment register.

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Housing opens for people who are homeless in Kelowna

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:15 AM

More people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna will have safe and secure homes before winter with the opening of Hearthstone, a 46-unit supportive housing project with 24/7 support services.

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Province targets speculators and vacant homes, supports housing affordability

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:45 AM

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to tackle speculation in B.C.'s housing market and help turn empty properties into homes for people.

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Additional shelter spaces opening in Kamloops

Saturday, October 6, 2018 9:00 AM

The Government of British Columbia is opening additional shelter beds in Kamloops to make sure people in need have access to safe and secure housing as the cooler weather arrives.

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Minister’s statement on homelessness situation in Nanaimo

Friday, October 5, 2018 2:05 PM

Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has released the following statement in response to the homelessness situation in Nanaimo:

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Province launches probe into dirty money in real estate

Thursday, September 27, 2018 12:35 PM

Following widespread concern about British Columbia’s reputation as a haven for money laundering, the Province is launching a two-pronged review aimed at shutting down avenues for money laundering in real estate and other sectors.

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Minister’s statement on the Goldstream Provincial Park encampment

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 5:35 PM

Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has released the following statement regarding homeless campers at Goldstream Provincial Park:

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