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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CANADA, July 4 - Rural and remote communities, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations can now submit applications for the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), which supports local economies, infrastructure and jobs. …
CANADA, July 4 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31219 Major blasting to remove unstable material above Highway 97 north of Summerland is complete. Drivers will have easier travel along the corridor as longer closures of more than 20 …
CANADA, July 3 - Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of BC Emergency Health Services’ 50th anniversary on July 1, 2024: “I am grateful for the efforts of all BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) employees, …
CANADA, July 3 - From Fisheries and Oceans Canada: https://www.fnfisheriescouncil.ca/trilateral-declaration-and-accord-to-address-the-decline-of-wild-pacific-salmon/ The Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and the First Nations …
CANADA, July 3 - The minister of environment and climate change strategy has determined that the Mud Bay Nature-Based Foreshore Enhancement project will not require an environmental assessment certificate to move forward. The City of Surrey’s Mud Bay …
CANADA, July 3 - Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “July is Latin American Heritage Month in B.C. and a chance for us to recognize and …
CANADA, July 3 - A new website launching on July 18, 2024, will better protect renters from being evicted in bad faith and bring improvements to the process for landlords. “With this new tool, we’re taking action to better protect tenants from being …
CANADA, July 3 - B.C.’s expanded heat-pump program is now taking applications, helping more households stay cool in the summer, warm in the winter and saving up to $24,000 when making the switch. “We’ve seen the benefits of heat pumps – both for the …
CANADA, July 2 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court to support consistent and timely access to justice. The new judges appointed to the Provincial Court are: Parveen Nijjar (effective July 25, 2024); …
CANADA, July 2 - People living in Duncan and the surrounding area will soon benefit from having better access to team-based longitudinal and urgent primary care through a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC). “It’s important that everyone can access …
CANADA, July 2 - Seniors in the Comox Valley now have access to an innovative long-term care home, Providence Living at The Views, as residents begin moving in on Monday, July 8, 2024. “As the population of B.C. ages rapidly, our government is dedicated …
CANADA, June 30 - More internationally trained professionals will be able to use their skills for a career in B.C. as the International Credentials Recognition Act comes into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024. The act will remove barriers in 29 professions …
CANADA, June 28 - Patients can count on greater safety and care as 11 health-profession regulatory colleges have been amalgamated into two, setting the foundation for more robust regulation of health professionals. “Our government committed to make sure …
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