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British Columbia Government News Press Releases

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  • Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:06 GMT

    Fort St. James hospital name reflects First Nations heritage

    CANADA, May 23 - The new hospital in Fort St. James is now called Nats’oojeh [Nat-Soo-Jay] Hospital and Health Centre, reflecting the Dakelh First Nations heritage. The name was chosen in consultation with the guidance of Elders and language experts from …

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  • Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:21 GMT

    Public input sought as Massey Tunnel replacement progresses

    CANADA, May 22 - The public is invited to learn more and provide feedback about the replacement for the George Massey Tunnel and how environmental impacts during construction will be managed now that the application for the project’s environmental …

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  • Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:21 GMT

    Langley urgent and primary care centre opens at permanent location

    CANADA, May 22 - People living in and around Langley have better access to team-based primary care and medical imaging services as, on May 13, 2025, the permanent location of the Langley Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) opened. “We recognize how …

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  • Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:21 GMT

    People facing barriers to employment will gain experience for in-demand jobs

    CANADA, May 22 - The Province, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is providing $7.7 million over two years to create work opportunities for people facing significant barriers to employment. “We want people to have the support they need, …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:49 GMT

    Funding supports new projects to promote recycling, prevent plastic waste

    CANADA, May 22 - More businesses and organizations in B.C. will receive funding to foster innovation in plastic recycling and waste prevention while creating good, clean jobs for people throughout the province. In 2025, the B.C. government is providing …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:49 GMT

    Minister’s statement on housing progress in Oak Bay, West Vancouver

    CANADA, May 22 - Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, has released the following statement regarding advisor reports on housing progress in Oak Bay and West Vancouver: “Every community and every local government has a role to play as we …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:49 GMT

    Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, B.C. complete land transfer

    CANADA, May 22 - Culturally significant land in the Cowichan Valley has been returned to Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes communities, a reconciliation landmark between the Nations and B.C. The lands that are now in possession of the Nations are …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 04:06 GMT

    New funding strengthens rural and Indigenous communities

    CANADA, May 21 - Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout British Columbia are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean-economy opportunities and infrastructure development. “We’re partnering with …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 04:06 GMT

    Construction begins on student housing at SFU, more child care on the way

    CANADA, May 21 - Students, staff and the surrounding community are one step closer to more on-campus supports at Simon Fraser University (SFU) - Burnaby as construction starts on a new student residence and will begin later this year on a new child care …

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  • Published on May 22, 2025 - 04:05 GMT

    Minister’s statement on Gorman Group’s mill purchase

    CANADA, May 21 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32377 Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to Gorman Group’s purchase of Weyerhaeuser’s operations in Princeton: “I welcome Gorman Group’s …

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  • Published on May 21, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

    Construction begins on 65 new affordable homes for Indigenous people in Mission

    CANADA, May 21 - Indigenous families, Elders and individuals with low incomes will soon have access to 65 new affordable homes in Mission. “By partnering with First Nations, we can make a real difference to help more Indigenous people live in affordable …

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  • Published on May 21, 2025 - 00:46 GMT

    Temporary closure at Botanical Beach in Juan de Fuca Park

    CANADA, May 20 - Botanical Beach in Juan de Fuca Park will be closed for 24 hours to provide time, space and privacy for members of the Pacheedaht First Nation to harvest marine resources and reconnect with an important part of their territory. The …

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  • Published on May 21, 2025 - 00:46 GMT

    Assistance payments will continue during Canada Post strike

    CANADA, May 20 - The Province is taking the necessary steps to ensure people continue to receive provincial disability and income assistance in the event of a labour dispute at Canada Post. The contract between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal …

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  • Published on May 21, 2025 - 00:46 GMT

    Traffic-pattern change coming for Highway 1 near 264th Street

    CANADA, May 20 - Drivers are advised of upcoming traffic-pattern changes on Highway 1, affecting westbound and eastbound lanes, near the 264th Street interchange. Effective as early as Friday, May 23, 2025, weather permitting, westbound drivers exiting …

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  • Published on May 20, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

    Community-led service supports people in crisis in Comox Valley

    CANADA, May 20 - People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis in the Comox Valley now have access to more services to help them stabilize and connect to the support they need. “This service in the Comox Valley is helping people in crisis get …

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  • Published on May 19, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

    Minister’s statement on Family Doctor Day

    CANADA, May 19 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of Family Doctor Day: “Today is Family Doctor Day, which gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible work of family doctors who deliver …

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  • Published on May 17, 2025 - 19:04 GMT

    Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

    CANADA, May 17 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “Today, we join with people around the world to recognize the many gains that 2SLGBTQIA+ communities have …

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  • Published on May 16, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

    Sixty-seven more shelter spaces coming to Abbotsford

    CANADA, May 16 - Vincent Tong, CEO, BC Housing – “We are committed to providing essential housing and shelter solutions to individuals at risk of homelessness in Abbotsford. With projects like the Pauline Shelter, Montvue Shelter, and Sparrow Shelter, we …

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  • Published on May 16, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

    Supportive, complex-care homes planned for Nanaimo

    CANADA, May 16 - Work is underway to bring approximately 20 complex-care homes with robust health and social supports to people with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges in Nanaimo. “The lack of stable, dignified housing worsens the struggles …

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  • Published on May 16, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

    Overnight closure planned for Highway 1 at Tank Hill

    CANADA, May 16 - Drivers are advised Highway 1 will be closed overnight on Monday, May 20, 2025, at Tank Hill, 14 kilometres east of Lytton. This closure will allow crane movements as work progresses on the washout recovery at Tank Hill. Highway 1 through …

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