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British Columbia Government News Press Releases

4,533 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 00:19 GMT

    Hundreds of high-quality jobs in bioprinted tissue therapeutics coming to B.C.

    CANADA, July 10 - A nearly $200-million partnership between Aspect Biosystems and the governments of B.C. and Canada will create more than 200 jobs and advance the development of cutting-edge bioprinted tissue therapeutics for people in B.C. and around the …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 00:19 GMT

    Province, Surrey reach agreement on police transition

    CANADA, July 10 - The B.C. government and the City of Surrey have reached an agreement that will complete the transition to the Surrey Police Service (SPS) by providing oversight, accountability and cost mitigation for residents and businesses in Surrey.  …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 00:19 GMT

    Overdose prevention, response committee strengthening protections for students

    CANADA, July 10 - B.C.’s Post-Secondary Overdose Prevention and Response Steering Committee has identified early actions to help students stay safe and reduce the risk and harms related to toxic-drug poisonings on campuses. The steering committee is tasked …

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  • Published on July 10, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

    More help coming for people resolving family law matters

    CANADA, July 10 - More people throughout the province will have access to a service that helps resolve family law matters earlier. Building on existing family justice services, the early resolution process aims to build knowledge, support problem solving …

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  • Published on July 10, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

    More than 100 homes open for Indigenous people in Surrey

    CANADA, July 10 - Indigenous individuals, families and Elders are getting the keys to another 104 affordable homes in Surrey with the opening of Phase 2 of the Sohkeyah development. “True reconciliation begins when everyone has a safe, affordable and …

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  • Published on July 10, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

    Student housing coming to Okanagan College Penticton campus

    CANADA, July 10 - The Province is investing in student housing as part of Homes for People, a housing action plan that includes building 12,000 on-campus student housing beds. To date, 8,230 new beds are complete or underway, enabling more people in …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 22:45 GMT

    New seniors’ housing, Foundry centre coming to Terrace

    CANADA, July 9 - Seniors and young people in Terrace will benefit from a new mixed-use development under construction that will include 43 affordable rental homes and a Foundry centre. “With the addition of these 43 homes, all of which will be either …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 22:45 GMT

    B.C. invests in family doctors through new medical school at SFU

    CANADA, July 9 - More family doctors will be trained faster as the new medical school at Simon Fraser University (SFU) moves forward with funding for space and operations, as well as a proposed three-year curriculum model and a founding dean. “We’re …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 22:45 GMT

    New path set for collaboration with First Nations in environmental assessments

    CANADA, July 9 - New rules for dispute resolution will help support settle conflicts between the Province and First Nations about environmental assessments, a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to reconciliation and environmental stewardship. …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 22:45 GMT

    Single-lane-alternating traffic to start on Highway 7 near Mission

    CANADA, July 9 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31242 Drivers are advised of an upcoming lane closure on Highway 7 between Murray Street and Stave Lake Street as improvements to the commercial truck route through Mission continue. …

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  • Published on July 8, 2024 - 21:46 GMT

    Construction team chosen for Burnaby Hospital redevelopment

    CANADA, July 8 - Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake – “As one of the largest cities in the province, ensuring increased access to health care in Burnaby is a significant priority for our government. We are thrilled that substantial advancements have …

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  • Published on July 8, 2024 - 21:46 GMT

    Inclusivity, transparency improved for child care

    CANADA, July 8 - The Province is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to making child care more affordable, inclusive and culturally safe through the Early Learning and Child Care Act. The Province will bring this act into force on Sept. 1, 2024, to replace …

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  • Published on July 8, 2024 - 21:46 GMT

    Richmond long-term care home reaches milestone

    CANADA, July 8 - People in Richmond are one step closer to accessing new long-term care (LTC) beds and community support services with the posting of a request for proposals (RFP) for a construction manager for the new Richmond Lions Manor-Fentiman campus …

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  • Published on July 8, 2024 - 16:44 GMT

    Income protection options expanded for child actors

    CANADA, July 8 - Child actors in B.C.’s recorded entertainment industry will now have a choice between two options for protecting a portion of their income. Effective immediately, a regulatory change will enable the parents and guardians of children …

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  • Published on July 7, 2024 - 16:10 GMT

    Increased tax credit puts more money in more people’s bank accounts

    CANADA, July 7 - More than two million families and individuals are getting more help with costs as higher Climate Action Tax Credit payments arrived in bank accounts starting Friday, July 5, 2024. “In B.C., we are seeing low snowpacks, serious drought …

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  • Published on July 5, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

    Clean, affordable electricity will power growth on Vancouver Island

    CANADA, July 5 - BC Hydro will build more than $3 billion in capital projects on Vancouver Island over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid and provide clean power for homes and businesses in growing communities. “We must build out B …

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  • Published on July 5, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

    Prepare for heat

    CANADA, July 5 - People throughout British Columbia are encouraged to be prepared for heat as many regions of the province will experience high temperatures beginning Friday, July 5, 2024. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has forecast …

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  • Published on July 5, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

    Affordable homes, health, social services coming to Downtown Eastside

    CANADA, July 5 - Plans for a community building are moving ahead in the Downtown Eastside (DTES), and will now include additional supportive and affordable homes, connected to health and social services. “This opportunity for a community cornerstone is …

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  • Published on July 5, 2024 - 01:02 GMT

    B.C., Modern Treaty Nations collaborate on new approaches for treaty implementation

    CANADA, July 4 - Modern Treaty Nations and the Province are working together to develop new policy approaches to support the implementation of modern treaties, building strong, healthy communities now and for generations to come. These new approaches …

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