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 …
CANADA, September 4 - Premier David Eby and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have issued the following statement marking Labour Day: “On Labour Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of working people, as well as the labour movement that stands up for them …
CANADA, September 4 - Students and staff in Coquitlam are starting the school year in a new school that is helping address enrolment growth in one of B.C.’s fast-growing communities. “More families are choosing to put down roots in Coquitlam, and we’re …
CANADA, August 31 - Families with preschool and school-aged children will have more money in their wallets preparing to go back to school with new child care savings in B.C. “September can be tough, with back-to-school expenses on top of other essentials …
CANADA, August 31 - With continued fire risk in many regions, and tens of thousands of people still under evacuation order and alert, the Province is extending the provincial state of emergency until Sept. 14, 2023, to ensure public safety and support the …
CANADA, August 19 - To help ensure accommodation is available for critical-response personnel and the tens of thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires, the Province is restricting travel for the purpose of staying in temporary accommodation in …
CANADA, August 19 - Premier David Eby and Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, have released the following statement about the current wildfire situation: “This year, we are facing the worst wildfire season ever in British …
CANADA, August 18 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the wildfire situation in B.C.: “Our hearts are with the people, communities and First Nations adversely affected by wildfires in B.C. It was a devastating evening fighting fires …
CANADA, August 17 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29374 Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on wildfires in the Northwest Territories: “Our hearts are with the people of the Northwest Territories. “We are working …
CANADA, August 6 - Premier David Eby; Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following joint statement in honour of Vancouver Pride: “Pride 2023 has …
CANADA, July 29 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29306 Premier David Eby has released the following statement on the death of a contracted firefighter assisting with response efforts on the Donnie Creek wildfire near Fort St. John: “I …
CANADA, July 20 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29261 Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam and Premier David Eby’s Liaison for the Pacific Northwest, will serve a one-year term as president of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region …
CANADA, July 20 - Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development – “Our government is committed to building out and supporting full-scope apprenticeships and the skilled trades. This new centre is the next step in a series of measures we are …
