CANADA, November 27 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in honour of Guru Nanak Gurpurab: “Today, Sikhs in British Columbia and around the world are celebrating the 554th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of …
CANADA, November 20 - Premier David Eby and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance: “Today, we join people in B.C. and around the world in remembering the transgender, …
CANADA, November 15 - The Province is taking action against hate-motivated violence in British Columbia by supporting community organizations throughout the province and by providing resources to individuals. The Province will be offering a specific anti- …
CANADA, November 14 - A $1.05-billion partnership between E-One Moli and the governments of B.C. and Canada will bring lithium-ion battery cell production to Maple Ridge and create 450 high-quality, permanent jobs that are key to growing the province’s …
CANADA, November 12 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29824 Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Bandi Chhor Divas: “Today, members of the Sikh community in B.C. and around the world will gather to celebrate Bandi …
CANADA, November 9 - Zahra Sobhaniyeh, secretary, board of directors, Iranian Engineers of BC Association – “Improving the transparency and fairness of credential recognition and fast-tracking the evaluation process are vital promises of the international …
CANADA, November 8 - Premier David Eby, Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Mitzi Dean, B.C. Representative to the Canadian Armed Forces, have issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day: “Today, on …
CANADA, November 7 - The premiers of British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a statement of co-operation, agreeing to work together to advance clean-energy solutions that will deliver good jobs and tackle the climate crisis. “While we …
CANADA, November 2 - XʷMƏƟKʷƏY̓ƏM (MUSQUEAM), SḴWX̱WÚ7MESH (SQUAMISH) AND SƏLILWƏTAɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) TERRITORIES / VANCOUVER – First Nations leaders and provincial officials from across B.C. are coming together for the eighth B.C. Cabinet and First …
CANADA, November 1 - Dean Murdock, mayor of Saanich – “Single-family homes are largely out of reach for many people looking to buy or rent in Saanich. These proposed changes help create more housing choices that meet the needs of individuals and families …
CANADA, October 31 - Premier David Eby and the B.C. government committed to make Holocaust education mandatory for high school students in British Columbia at an event at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver. “For our friends and neighbours in …
CANADA, October 30 - People in B.C. will benefit from community support, arts and culture services, and support to find affordable housing, as the Province provides additional grants for non-profit organizations building healthier, more inclusive and …
CANADA, October 27 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement with regard to recent reports of acts of hate in British Columbia: “This month, we have seen reprehensible acts of hate in our province. I am hearing directly about acts of …
CANADA, October 27 - The Tla’amin Nation and the Province have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to work together on a future for tiskʷat that furthers economic reconciliation and environmental stewardship in the region. tiskʷat was …
CANADA, October 27 - The 2023 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education recipients are: Community Engagement Heather Coey, teacher, Reynolds Secondary, SD61 (Greater Victoria) Vanessa White, district principal, Safe and Healthy Schools, SD62 (Sooke) …
CANADA, October 26 - The Province is accelerating protection of B.C.’s oldest and rarest trees while benefiting communities and wildlife by launching a new $300-million Conservation Financing Mechanism – $150 million from the Province, matched by a …
CANADA, October 25 - The McLeod Lake Indian Band (MLIB) and the Province of British Columbia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that strengthens their relationship and lays the foundation for a proposed Tse’khene energy transition hub, …
CANADA, October 24 - About Na̲nwak̲olas Council: The Na̲nwak̲olas Council provides its member First Nations with advocacy and information services, technical support, co-ordination and advice to assist them in their decision-making work. That work includes …
CANADA, October 23 - Updated Oct. 23, 2013 Alice Wong, registered social worker – “As internationally trained social workers, we uphold universal social-work values and ethics, and are ready to support the local community. A fair credential-recognition …
CANADA, October 20 - People living in rural British Columbia have a pathway to a stronger future, thanks to a provincial framework to boost connectivity, improve health care and deliver more investments rooted in local realities. “People in smaller …
