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British Columbia Government News Press Releases

4,533 Press Releases
  • Published on July 15, 2024 - 22:39 GMT

    More addiction treatment services coming for people on the Sunshine Coast

    CANADA, July 15 - Men living on the Sunshine Coast will soon have access to more addiction treatment options with 12 new supportive recovery beds in Powell River. “Given that there are many pathways into addiction, we need to be there to provide just as …

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  • Published on July 15, 2024 - 22:39 GMT

    B.C. sets higher standards, strengthens protections for international students

    CANADA, July 15 - Phase 2 of the International Education Framework will raise education quality and integrity standards and strengthen protections at post-secondary institutions enrolling international students. Changes to the Province’s Education Quality …

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  • Published on July 15, 2024 - 22:38 GMT

    Summerland Pier reborn with other new waterfront enhancements

    CANADA, July 15 - From District of Summerland: https://www.summerland.ca/your-city-hall/news-articles/2024/07/12/2024-07-12-media-release---summerland-pier-grand-opening The iconic Summerland Pier has been rebuilt and is now officially open for the …

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  • Published on July 15, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

    New plastic regulations will keep more plastic waste out of communities

    CANADA, July 15 - The regulation supports B.C.’s efforts to prevent single-use and plastic waste, divert more waste from landfills and keep consumer products working longer. Dec. 20, 2023: Banned: Plastic utensils, including spoons, forks, knifes, …

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  • Published on July 15, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

    New digital tools being tested to improve people’s health

    CANADA, July 15 - Provincial laboratories are testing digital tools and innovative solutions to support more rapid diagnostic services to improve access to testing for people living with diseases, such as cancer, throughout B.C. Teams of researchers will …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 21:37 GMT

    Athletes in the North get provincial support

    CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations in the North deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected. “It’s important that everyone, especially those in rural communities, has opportunities to …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 21:37 GMT

    More student housing coming to Burnaby

    CANADA, July 12 - More student housing is coming to Simon Fraser University (SFU) with the announcement of a 445-bed student housing project to be built at SFU’s Burnaby campus. “When students don’t have access to student housing they are forced into the …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 21:37 GMT

    Tragedies on B.C. highways prompt coroners’ safety reminder

    CANADA, July 12 - This week has been marked by several fatal motor vehicle incidents on highways throughout British Columbia. Between Friday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 10, 2024, there were 19 accidental motor-vehicle-related deaths reported to the BC …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 21:37 GMT

    Province funds critical infrastructure projects in the northwest

    CANADA, July 12 - The Province is partnering with the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) to bring a new community funding agreement benefiting people living and working in northwestern B.C.   “Working with RBA communities to secure this new …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 21:37 GMT

    Treaty negotiations update for the Comox Valley

    CANADA, July 12 - Since 1994, the K’ómoks First Nation, along with Canada and B.C., have been working on a modern treaty. Negotiations are nearing completion on the proposed treaty. Planning is underway to initial the treaty, which begins a process to …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 16:45 GMT

    Athletes in the Interior get provincial support

    CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations in the Interior deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected. “Supporting programs that help our community stay active and engage in the activities they …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 16:45 GMT

    Athletes in the mainland, southwestern region get provincial support

    CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations in the mainland and southwestern region deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected. “Engaging in sport helps people make new friends, develop a new …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 16:45 GMT

    Athletes on Vancouver Island, coast get provincial support

    CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations on Vancouver Island and the coast deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected. "Not-for-profit groups are vital to people in Nanaimo – they provide …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 01:57 GMT

    Children in care are being seen, heard, protected

    CANADA, July 11 - More than 99% of children and youth in care are being visited by child protection workers at least once every 90 days, according to an independent third-party report. The report was commissioned in fall 2023 to help the Ministry of …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 01:57 GMT

    New B.C. coastal marine strategy supports resilient communities, economies, ecosystems

    CANADA, July 11 - Wilfred Cootes, Chief Councillor of Uchucklesaht Tribe and president of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society — “The Maa-nulth First Nations appreciate the work with our treaty partner the past few years on development of a coastal marine strategy …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 01:57 GMT

    Lakeview Wading ‘Peanut’ Pool and Spray Park Now Completed

    CANADA, July 11 - From City of Vernon: https://www.vernon.ca/activities-events/news-events/news-archive/lakeview-wading-peanut-pool-and-spray-park-now-completed The newly constructed Lakeview Wading “Peanut” Pool and spray park are officially completed and …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 21:09 GMT

    Provincial health officer recommends expanding alternatives to toxic, unregulated drug supply

    CANADA, July 11 - More than 14,000 people have died of drug poisonings in B.C. since the public-health emergency was declared in 2016. Despite the implementation of a multifaceted response, the death toll has increased almost every year since the …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 21:09 GMT

    Campfire bans coming into effect this weekend throughout B.C.

    CANADA, July 11 - Following a stretch of high temperatures and several heat warnings throughout the province, and with potentially challenging wildfire weather forecast, the BC Wildfire Service is implementing a campfire ban in all parts of B.C., except …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 15:55 GMT

    More sheriffs will help keep court users safe

    CANADA, July 11 - Fifty-one new B.C. sheriffs will soon begin their careers keeping people safe at courthouses throughout the province. The spring class of graduates from the Justice Institute of British Columbia is the largest class in recent memory, …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 15:55 GMT

    Canada, U.S. reach agreement-in-principle to modernize Columbia River Treaty

    CANADA, July 11 - The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty by reaching an agreement-in-principle (AIP). Today’s milestone in the negotiation process provides a clear road …

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