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There were 570 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 346,369 in the last 365 days.

British Columbia Government News Press Releases

4,640 Press Releases
  • Published on September 6, 2024 - 00:54 GMT

    Long-term care home moves forward in Surrey

    CANADA, September 5 - Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale – “As they age, all seniors deserve to feel confident that should they need additional care and supports, they will be available in their home communities, close to their loved ones. This new …

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  • Published on September 6, 2024 - 00:54 GMT

    Flush toilets coming to B.C. construction sites

    CANADA, September 5 - Construction workers can soon say goodbye to unsanitary portable toilets on most construction sites and say hello to cleaner flush toilets. Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation will make it mandatory for employers …

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  • Published on September 6, 2024 - 00:54 GMT

    New manufacturing jobs coming to the Cariboo and northeast

    CANADA, September 5 - Manufacturing businesses in the Cariboo and northeast will receive funding to increase competitiveness and capacity for locally made products, helping to strengthen local economies and create 43 family supporting jobs …

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  • Published on September 5, 2024 - 20:01 GMT

    Chilliwack families benefit from more child care spaces on school grounds

    CANADA, September 5 - More families in Chilliwack are benefiting from increased access to new child care centres on school grounds with more than 130 new spaces opening in time for the return to school. “We’re continuing to create new child care spaces …

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  • Published on September 5, 2024 - 20:01 GMT

    Nechako Lakes School District will lead new child care program

    CANADA, September 5 - School District 91 Nechako Lakes will introduce a new program to reduce the burden on busy families by opening early child care on school grounds. “We are excited to see the Nechako Lakes School District take part in this important …

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  • Published on September 5, 2024 - 20:01 GMT

    Nanaimo families will benefit from new child care spaces on school grounds

    CANADA, September 5 - Just in time for the return to school, more families in the Nanaimo region are benefiting from an initiative creating new child care spaces on school grounds. “We’ve been taking action to help people in Nanaimo, like funding new …

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  • Published on September 5, 2024 - 00:41 GMT

    Safer school with tsunami tower welcomes students

    CANADA, September 4 - Students of Masset are now learning in a safer school that includes Canada’s first-ever tsunami evacuation tower to better protect the community. “Every family deserves to know their children will be safe at school, especially in …

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  • Published on September 5, 2024 - 00:41 GMT

    Changes to Name Act help keep people safe

    CANADA, September 4 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31617 Legislative changes are now in effect that will prevent dangerous persons convicted of serious Criminal Code offences from legally changing their names. The amendments, which …

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  • Published on September 5, 2024 - 00:41 GMT

    New Parkcrest elementary school opens in Kamloops

    CANADA, September 4 - Students and staff of Parkcrest elementary school are moving into a modern and expanded building this year to replace the former school destroyed by fire. “Our government is ensuring students have access to good education and modern …

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  • Published on September 4, 2024 - 19:48 GMT

    Standardized designs arrive to help build more homes faster

    CANADA, September 4 - People building small-scale, multi-unit housing can plan faster and at a lower cost by using free standardized designs now available to the public. “From a historic investment in public housing to cracking down on speculators to …

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  • Published on September 4, 2024 - 19:48 GMT

    R.W. Bruhn Bridge replacement starts soon

    CANADA, September 4 - Work on the R.W. Bruhn Bridge replacement will begin soon, bringing improved traffic flow and enhanced safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists along Highway 1 in the Shuswap. The $136-million contract for the project has been …

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  • Published on September 3, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

    Riding, rolling, strolling toward healthier communities

    CANADA, September 3 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31602 Communities throughout British Columbia are invited to make active transportation an even better option for people to get around. The B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure …

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  • Published on September 3, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

    B.C. taking action to prevent overdoses, make students safer on campus

    CANADA, September 3 - Evan Hilchey, associate vice-president, administration, Camosun College – “We know addiction is in our community and Camosun College is committed to creating a kind, compassionate and caring campus culture. The new guidelines will …

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  • Published on September 3, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

    Minister’s statement on return to school

    CANADA, September 3 - Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement as students return to school: “Our government is committed to ensuring all of B.C.’s K-12 students feel safe, supported and reach their full …

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  • Published on September 2, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

    Premier’s, minister’s statements on Labour Day

    CANADA, September 2 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Labour Day: “Workers built this province. Every day, we rely on workers to drive buses, to teach our kids, to take care of us in hospital. Workers make the goods we use, …

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  • Published on August 31, 2024 - 00:29 GMT

    New shelter spaces to open in Merritt

    CANADA, August 30 - People experiencing homelessness in Merritt will soon have access to as many as 40 shelter spaces as the Province, through BC Housing, leases the Knights Inn motel until March 30, 2027. The new shelter at 2702 Nicola Ave. will be open …

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  • Published on August 31, 2024 - 00:29 GMT

    New second-stage housing for women leaving violence opening in Terrace

    CANADA, August 30 - Women and their children leaving gender-based violence in Terrace now have access to 22 second-stage homes with the opening of Ella’s Place. “The homes at Ella’s Place are a welcome addition to the Terrace community so women and their …

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  • Published on August 31, 2024 - 00:29 GMT

    Minister's statement on supportive housing in Richmond

    CANADA, August 31 - Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, has released the following statement about supportive housing in Richmond:  “Addressing the housing crisis and finding solutions for people experiencing homelessness are a priority for our government. …

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  • Published on August 30, 2024 - 19:41 GMT

    Hundreds of new child care spaces creating opportunities for Richmond families

    CANADA, August 30 - Access to affordable, quality, and inclusive child care is expanding for families in Richmond as 220 new licensed child care spaces open. “More families in Richmond will have access to affordable, quality and inclusive child care …

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  • Published on August 30, 2024 - 19:41 GMT

    Keating commuters reminded to drive with care during return to school

    CANADA, August 30 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31587 People travelling near Keating Cross Road and the Highway 17 overpass detours are encouraged to plan ahead for high traffic volumes as school returns on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.  …

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