CANADA, October 20 - MLA Rick Glumac, Premier’s Liaison for the Pacific Northwest – “We know that flooding and other natural disasters don’t recognize borders – that’s why this cross-border, multi-government agreement is so essential. The Transboundary …
CANADA, October 20 - As Small Business Week comes to a close, Premier David Eby has been joined by all the other premiers in Canada calling on the federal government to extend loan repayments for struggling small businesses. Through the pandemic, the …
CANADA, October 19 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29691 Regulatory orders confirm transfers of natural-resource responsibilities between ministries to align with government priorities of reconciliation, resource stewardship and strong …
CANADA, October 17 - Men who have experienced repeated incarceration, housing instability and addiction can find the integrated help they need to live healthier and more fulfilling lives at New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community in Victoria. The Province …
CANADA, October 17 - The world's leading players in mid- and high-rise timber construction will gather in Vancouver from Sept. 22-26, 2025, for the fifth Woodrise International Congress. Since the inaugural conference in 2017, Woodrise has become a …
CANADA, October 16 - Turning short-term rentals into homes for people is at the core of newly introduced legislation to regulate the rapidly expanding short-term rental market. “Anyone who’s looking for an affordable place to live knows how hard it is, and …
CANADA, October 5 - New legislation will create clear rules regarding public drug use and enable police to redirect people to safer spaces where they can be connected to health-care services and treatment. “The toxic-drug crisis has taken too many lives, …
CANADA, September 30 - Premier David Eby and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, issued the following statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: “Today in B.C. and throughout Canada, we …
CANADA, September 29 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29569 Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Mid-Autumn Festival and Full Moon Festival: “Beginning tonight, we join many Asian communities in British Columbia …
CANADA, September 22 - A new provincial funding commitment of $61 million will support local governments building capacity to meet new housing-density initiatives, including the implementation of anticipated changes to development approval processes, …
CANADA, September 22 - Communities throughout British Columbia will see improved emergency response from their local fire departments as the Province provides support to strengthen community firefighting capacity. “Throughout this year’s unprecedented …
CANADA, September 22 - Dr. Sandra Krueckl, executive vice-president of mission, information and support services, Canadian Cancer Society – “People with cancer and their families face significant financial and emotional strain that is amplified the further …
CANADA, September 21 - The Province and the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) are working together to ensure the region’s economic development contributes to building strong, sustainable communities and delivers good-paying jobs for residents. …
CANADA, September 20 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29546 Premier David Eby and Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, have released the following statement in response to the deaths of four contracted wildfire fighters who were driving …
CANADA, September 18 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement regarding the Government of India and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar: “Today, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the Government of Canada has credible evidence of links …
CANADA, September 15 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Rosh Hashanah: “Tonight at sunset, Jewish communities in British Columbia and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah. “This marks the start of the Jewish New Year …
CANADA, September 14 - Mark Jaccard has been appointed chair and CEO of the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC), effective Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Jaccard, who previously served as the chair and CEO of the BCUC from 1992-97, is currently a professor at the …
CANADA, September 12 - Completed actions 1. Increase funding available for additional physician coverage, nursing and allied-health services, including opening a care and triage unit in the emergency department. Fraser Health established a Care and Triage …
CANADA, September 11 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement regarding the launch of an expert task force on wildfires, drought, heat, floods and other emergencies affecting the province: “With the profound effects of climate change, this …
CANADA, September 10 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Firefighters’ National Memorial Day: “Today, as wildfires continue to burn in our province and country, I offer my deep appreciation and admiration for the firefighters who …
