CANADA, April 27 - An innovative agreement has been ratified between the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) and the Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC) under the Shared Recovery Mandate that increases wages, introduces workplace reforms, improves …
CANADA, April 27 - To date, the Province has contributed funding to 20 projects through the Commercial Vehicles Pilots (CVP) program: Round 1 Seaspan Ferries Corporation two battery electric vehicle (BEV) Class 8 yard tractors two direct-current fast …
CANADA, April 25 - Repairs to the dome at Science World and other tourism infrastructure throughout B.C. will receive a $50-million boost to keep building the province as a world-class tourism destination. “If you live in B.C., you have a couple special …
CANADA, April 24 - More remote First Nations in British Columbia can move toward clean energy to power their homes, economies and daily lives with a provincial investment in the Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) program. “First Nations throughout B. …
CANADA, April 22 - Premier David Eby and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, have released the following statement to mark Earth Day 2023: “Today, we join a global community of people for a common cause – the protection of …
CANADA, April 21 - Premier David Eby has released the following statement following a meeting with Canada’s premiers and chiefs of police: “Canadians are concerned about the crime and violence they’re seeing in their neighbourhoods, on their way to work …
CANADA, April 19 - The Province is providing a $500,000 grant to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) to help build and deepen cross-border partnerships. In addition, Premier David Eby has appointed Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam, as …
CANADA, April 15 - On April 15, 2023, five First Nations in B.C., alongside provincial and federal government representatives, announced settlement agreements of the Nations’ Treaty Land Entitlements claims. The settlements resolve long-standing claims …
CANADA, April 14 - Premier David Eby; Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, have issued the following statement on the seven-year anniversary of toxic drug-related overdoses being …
CANADA, April 13 - More elementary students are safer at school with the completion of the seismic replacement of Bayview Community Elementary. “As a parent, I know there’s nothing more important than knowing that your children are safe at school,” said …
CANADA, April 12 - The Province is helping keep people safe by creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region of the province. Twelve hubs are part of the Repeat Violent …
CANADA, April 9 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in celebration of Easter: “People in British Columbia and around the world are coming together this weekend to celebrate Easter, a holiday that represents life, rebirth and hope for …
CANADA, April 5 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in honour of Passover: “As the sun sets this evening, Jewish people in British Columbia and all over the world will celebrate the beginning of Passover. “Food, drink, wine and songs …
CANADA, April 5 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the Qingming festival: “Today, Chinese communities throughout British Columbia and around the world will begin to mark the Qingming festival. Known as Tomb Sweeping Day, …
CANADA, April 4 - Together, the Province, the BC Nurses’ Union and the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) have achieved a new staffing model and more supports for nurses to strengthen B.C.’s health-care system and patient care. “We know the central role …
CANADA, April 3 - Luke Mari, principal, Aryze Developments – “This action plan represents a meaningful step that will provide relief for the systemic issues that British Columbians have been up against over the last decade. Low supply, speculation, and …
CANADA, March 21 - Premier David Eby and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following statement in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “The International Day for …
CANADA, March 17 - The Province is providing $65 million to the City of Prince Rupert to replace crucial sections of its aging water-distribution system to ensure reliable water service for the community. “The importance of reliable drinking-water delivery …
CANADA, March 15 - The Province is taking action to address TransLink’s urgent financial needs to protect transit service levels and investment plans, while providing reliable, affordable public transit that connects people to jobs, schools and essential …
CANADA, March 14 - The Province has issued an Environmental Assessment certificate for Cedar LNG following a multi-year assessment process under B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act to construct and operate a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility …
