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 …
CANADA, July 19 - People in the Interior, Lower Mainland, central and north Vancouver Island will have better access to an increased supply of affordable local food with $7.5 million in funding to United Way British Columbia for more local food hubs. “ …
CANADA, July 19 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29209 Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Muharram: “Tonight, Muslims in British Columbia will join the faithful around the world in marking Muharram, the …
CANADA, July 19 - More people in the north Island will have access to high-quality long-term care as Island Health prepares to build a new care home with more than 150 beds. “People in Campbell River and around B.C. deserve good health care at every stage …
CANADA, July 14 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/29208 Premier David Eby has released the following statement on the death of a BC Wildfire Service crew member responding to a wildfire near Revelstoke: “We are deeply saddened to hear …
CANADA, July 11 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Imamat Day: “Today, Ismaili Muslims in British Columbia and around the world will celebrate Imamat Day. “This year marks the 66th anniversary of His Highness Prince Karim Aga …
CANADA, July 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Canada Day: “Today, people in British Columbia and throughout the country are celebrating and reflecting on Canada Day. “Many people will watch parades and fireworks, enjoy …
CANADA, June 30 - Premier David Eby and Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, have released the following statement marking two years since the Lytton wildfire: “Today marks the second anniversary of the Lytton fire and five …
CANADA, June 29 - Premier David Eby and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement in honour of Pride 2023: “As communities throughout B.C. come together to celebrate Pride 2023, we celebrate the many …
CANADA, June 28 - Starting Thursday, June 29, 2023, people can book an appointment to see a pharmacist through a new provincial online booking system, making it even easier and more convenient to access the health care they need. On June 1, 2023, …
CANADA, June 27 - Premiers of Canada’s Western provinces and territories met in Whistler to discuss approaches to diversify and strengthen their shared economy, and opportunities to build future prosperity. Premiers discussed the ongoing wildfire crisis …
CANADA, June 26 - More pets will receive the care and attention they need in new state-of-the art facilities serving four B.C. communities. “For many British Columbians, pets are part of the family,” said Premier David Eby. “Yet sadly, it’s still too …
CANADA, June 23 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism: “On this solemn day, we remember the Canadians, at home and abroad, who have been victimized by acts of terrorism. “ …
CANADA, June 22 - More people in Richmond and the surrounding areas will have access to high-quality long-term care as Vancouver Coastal Health prepares to build a new care home with more than 150 beds. “People in Richmond and across B.C. deserve good …
CANADA, June 21 - Premier David Eby and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement marking National Indigenous Peoples Day: “On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate …
CANADA, June 22 - The Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Province, through BC Housing, met to celebrate progress on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and reaffirm their intention to work together on a holistic approach to housing that integrates learning, …
CANADA, June 19 - Katrina Chen, MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed – “These developments will not only make a critical difference for people and their families in Burnaby, they will also help relieve pressure in Metro Vancouver for people who want to live in the …
CANADA, June 17 - To help grow B.C.’s value-added wood sector, the Province will support the establishment of a new mass-timber production facility that will create more than 70 jobs in Williams Lake. “Supporting manufacturing companies to grow and …
CANADA, June 16 - The Province and the City of Prince George have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes their commitment to work together to better support people who are unhoused and sheltering in encampments and to help prevent …
CANADA, June 16 - British Columbia’s clean fuel goals and vision of a low-carbon future have come into sharper focus now that Canada’s first stand-alone renewable diesel refinery has completed construction and will soon begin production. The announcement …
