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British Columbia Government News Press Releases

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  • Published on February 12, 2024 - 23:17 GMT

    Public safety team connects vulnerable people, services in Port Hardy

    CANADA, February 12 - A new team in Port Hardy brings together front-line workers and service providers to deliver faster access to services to better support people and enhance public safety. Known as situation tables, they allow a collaborative approach …

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  • Published on February 12, 2024 - 23:17 GMT

    New associate judge supports B.C. Supreme Court

    CANADA, February 12 - A new associate judge is being appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia to support the judiciary in providing consistent and timely access to justice. Effective Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, Lawrence Robinson will join a complement …

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  • Published on February 12, 2024 - 23:17 GMT

    City of Richmond officially opens new arts and culture hub

    CANADA, February 12 - From City of Richmond:  https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/news/2024/ccaopen09feb2024.htm   February 9, 2024 The City of Richmond joined representatives from the federal and provincial governments today to officially open the Richmond …

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  • Published on February 12, 2024 - 23:17 GMT

    New CT scanner brings advanced diagnostics to Squamish

    CANADA, February 12 - People in the Squamish area will benefit from a new state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner being installed at Squamish General Hospital (SGH). “The new CT scanner will reduce wait times for people in the region and increase …

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  • Published on February 12, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

    B.C. Family Day offers fun-filled free events

    CANADA, February 12 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30218 Families throughout B.C. will have access to free activities from Feb. 16-19 in their communities to celebrate and spend time with loved ones. “People all over B.C. are planning …

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  • Published on February 11, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

    Minister’s and Parliamentary Secretary’s statement on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    CANADA, February 11 - Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement in recognition of the International Day of Women and Girls in …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

    New compensation model connects more people to primary care

    CANADA, February 9 - As the Province approaches the one-year anniversary of launching a transformational Longitudinal Family Practice Payment Model in B.C., more people have access to primary care with 4,000 family physicians registered for the model in …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

    Project connects people of Lax Kw’alaams with high-speed internet

    CANADA, February 9 - People living in Lax Kw'alaams on the northwestern coast of B.C. will be able to unlock new possibilities with a $1.1-million project to bring high-speed broadband internet access to more than 340 homes. “High-speed internet is a …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

    More families in B.C. benefiting from $10-a-day child care

    CANADA, February 9 - More families in British Columbia will save thousands of dollars every year as more than 700 child care spaces move into the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program. These spaces will help reduce costs for families and further develop access to …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 22:59 GMT

    Stanley Park Causeway lane closing for tree removal

    CANADA, February 9 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30289 Drivers are advised of a lane closure on the Stanley Park Causeway on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The closure is for a planned tree removal in Stanley Park led by the Vancouver …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 22:59 GMT

    New non-profit network strengthens vital services in B.C.

    CANADA, February 9 - More people will benefit from stronger and better-connected services, such as health supports, housing and food security, with government funding to develop a formal B.C. non-profit network. With $650,000 from the Province, Vantage …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 22:59 GMT

    More than 50 new supportive homes open in Penticton

    CANADA, February 9 - People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Penticton, including Indigenous people, are moving into 54 new homes with recovery-focused cultural supports. “We know that supportive homes with culturally safe environments are …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 18:12 GMT

    Burbot recovery in Lower Kootenay will begin in spawning season

    CANADA, February 9 - The Province’s fish biologists and international co-managers will be on Moyie Lake in February to catch, tag and release burbot as part of egg collection to support recovery in the Kootenay River and Kootenay Lake.  The egg-collection …

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  • Published on February 9, 2024 - 03:37 GMT

    New centre of excellence will help B.C. businesses compete, grow

    CANADA, February 8 - The seven-member advisory council was formally established in January 2024. Learn more about each member: Kookai Chaimahawong – executive director, Centre for Climate and Business Solutions, University of British Columbia (UBC), …

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  • Published on February 8, 2024 - 22:49 GMT

    New BC Cancer centre in Kamloops moves forward

    CANADA, February 8 - People are one step closer to accessing enhanced health services as government has approved the business plan for the new BC Cancer centre at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops. “Approval of the business plan is a critical …

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  • Published on February 8, 2024 - 22:49 GMT

    More on-reserve housing coming for Snuneymuxw First Nation

    CANADA, February 8 - Snuneymuxw First Nation families, individuals and seniors will soon have access to more housing on reserve as construction begins on a new eight-unit building on Warpath Road. “People want to have affordable housing options in their …

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  • Published on February 8, 2024 - 18:01 GMT

    Rental Protection Fund helps save 290 housing units in Coquitlam

    CANADA, February 8 - Homes in two housing co-operatives in Coquitlam will be protected with the first acquisition from the Province’s Rental Protection Fund.  “Far too many renters live in fear that their homes will be sold out from under them,” said …

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  • Published on February 7, 2024 - 22:31 GMT

    Grants help grow B.C. music industry

    CANADA, February 7 - More than 220 B.C. musicians and music companies are being supported by four Amplify BC programs to develop their careers and businesses. “We are proud to be the third largest music hub in Canada. Our music sector promotes and …

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  • Published on February 7, 2024 - 22:31 GMT

    Faster internet services available on Westham Island

    CANADA, February 7 - People in more than 130 households on Westham Island now have access to reliable high-speed internet service. “Quality high-speed internet access can be a game-changer for farms on Westham Island by making it easier to do business …

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  • Published on February 7, 2024 - 22:31 GMT

    B.C. working with farmers to prepare for summer drought

    CANADA, February 7 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30269 The Government of British Columbia is hosting a series of in-person workshops in more than 30 communities to help farmers around the province prepare for potential drought this …

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