CANADA, March 14 - The Province’s new energy action framework will ensure oil and gas sector projects fit within B.C.’s climate commitments and create new opportunities for people in clean energy and technology. “Our new energy action framework will help …
CANADA, March 8 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/28318 Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Hola Mohalla: “Today, we join the many Sikhs in British Columbia and around the world who will celebrate the beginning …
CANADA, March 8 - Premier David Eby and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement for International Women’s Day: “On International Women’s Day, we celebrate all the women, girls, Two-Spirit and non-binary …
CANADA, March 7 - The Province is investing more than $200 million in food security to ensure people have better access to an increased supply of affordable, local food. “Food security in British Columbia requires an available, affordable and …
CANADA, March 3 - The Province is providing Metro Vancouver with funding to upgrade the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond, ensuring it can meet the demands of the growing population, while protecting the health of people and the …
CANADA, March 3 - Local governments are receiving a $1-billion boost through one-time funding to address the needs of their growing communities. Grants will be distributed to municipalities and regional districts using a funding formula that reflects …
CANADA, March 2 - People struggling with mental health and addiction will have access to more treatment and recovery beds, along with community-based aftercare services through new historic investments through Budget 2023. “It’s essential that people …
CANADA, March 1 - Premier David Eby; Adrian Dix, Minister of Health; and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, have issued the following statement about the bilateral agreement in principle with the Government of Canada: “Today, …
CANADA, March 1 - British Columbia is donating $1 million in relief to the Canadian Red Cross’s humanitarian efforts in Türkiye and Syria following the recent devastating earthquakes. “The loss of life and devastation for the people of Türkiye and Syria …
CANADA, February 26 - The B.C. government is taking action to lower fare increases for people who rely upon B.C.’s coastal ferry service through $500 million in new funding for BC Ferries. “Every day, people use BC Ferries to get to work, and visit family …
CANADA, February 25 - People can count on some extra help through another BC Affordability Credit in their bank accounts this April. “Too many people are struggling with rising prices right now driven by global inflation. By providing this targeted …
CANADA, February 24 - Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care – “Like far too many people in the province, I know first-hand that there are few things as devastating as losing a loved one to cancer. That’s why we …
CANADA, February 23 - The Employment Standards Branch will hire more staff to resolve disputes between workers and employers, provide guidance on B.C.’s employment standards, and process employer registrations for temporary foreign workers. Government is …
CANADA, February 22 - Premier David Eby, and Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, have released the following statement to mark Pink Shirt Day: “Today marks the 16th anniversary of Pink Shirt Day, a day where we join together as a province …
CANADA, February 21 - Historic provincial investments will support communities in preparing for the risk of natural disasters related to climate change, along with a new one-stop online platform to help people and communities better prepare for, mitigate …
CANADA, February 20 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/28225 Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Family Day: “Family Day is a wonderful opportunity for us to gather with friends and family. “The days are getting …
CANADA, February 15 - The B.C. government is taking action through an eight-point plan to accelerate action on old-growth protection, innovation and forest stewardship: Forest Landscape Planning ($25 million) Developed in partnership with First Nations and …
CANADA, February 10 - One billion dollars in new grants will be going to local governments in B.C. to help build community infrastructure and amenities to meet the demands of unprecedented population growth. “B.C.’s strong economy and natural beauty …
CANADA, February 10 - People in Sqwá First Nation, Shxwhá:y Village and Chilliwack will be better protected from flooding with shoreline stabilization to complement a new dike project along the Fraser River. “People across British Columbia have seen first- …
CANADA, February 7 - The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be enshrined in B.C. law to honour the strength and resilience of residential school survivors and remember the children who never came home. This new provincial statutory day of …
