CANADA, December 7 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating the start of Chanukah: “Tonight at sundown, Jewish families in British Columbia and all over the world will celebrate the start of Chanukah, also known as the Festival …
CANADA, December 6 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: “Geneviève Bergeron. Hélène Colgan. Nathalie Croteau. Barbara Daigneault. Anne-Marie Edward. Maud Haviernick. …
CANADA, December 5 - The B.C. government is protecting vital coastal ecosystems, creating new jobs and advancing sustainable fisheries and economic opportunities in the Northern Shelf Bioregion (also known as the Great Bear Sea) in partnership with First …
CANADA, December 4 - People with addiction challenges are getting better, seamless treatment and recovery care through the new Road to Recovery initiative at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. “The moment a person living with addiction chooses to reach out …
CANADA, November 30 - The government passed 19 pieces of legislation in the fall session, with two additional bills expected to be passed on Nov. 30, 2023, focused on tackling the biggest challenges people in B.C. are facing. Highlights of the legislation …
CANADA, November 29 - Hundreds of additional University of Victoria (UVic) students are living on campus as a new student housing complex has opened, relieving pressure on the local rental market. “When young people move away from home for school, they …
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 …
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