November 15, 2021 Victoria — In line with government’s vision for forest care, the Province has introduced legislation to help build a more diverse and inclusive forest sector that works for people. The Forest Amendment Act, 2021 will ensure local …
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New act protects important services from disruption
November 15, 2021 Victoria — New legislation will help maintain access to critical services that British Columbians rely on and protect those who provide those services, as the Province moves to prevent disruptive behaviour from affecting schools and health-care …
Introduction of Attorney General statutes bill
November 15, 2021 Victoria — The Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2021, was introduced in the legislative assembly on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. If passed by the legislature, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes: COVID-19 Related Measures …
Province, First Nations launch conversation on clean-energy opportunities
November 15, 2021 Victoria — First Nations peoples throughout British Columbia can join a conversation on new opportunities in the growing and diverse clean-energy sector to help ensure First Nations are involved and benefiting from B.C.’s low-carbon economy. The Indigenous Clean Energy …
Minister’s statement on national nurse practitioners’ week
November 13, 2021 Victoria –Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of national nurse practitioners’ week from Nov. 9-13, 2021: “National nurse practitioners’ week celebrates the invaluable work of nurse practitioners and their incredible …
MLA Rice statement on Remembrance Day
November 11, 2021 Prince Rupert — MLA Rice has released the following statement for Remembrance Day: “Today I had the honour to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Prince Rupert. While the wreathes had to be laid beforehand in order …
Premier’s statement on Remembrance Day
November 11, 2021 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking Remembrance Day: “On Remembrance Day, we honour the sacrifices made by generations of Canadians who served on the battlefield and the families they left behind. …
A billion trees planted will benefit B.C. for generations
November 10, 2021 Victoria — British Columbia has planted more than one billion trees since 2018, including 301 million this year. The Province continues its work to reduce the effects of climate change and make sure healthy forests are …
Annual grants support economic recovery in northern B.C.
November 10, 2021 Smithers — People in 55 communities throughout the province, including 14 communities in the North, will benefit from more than $17 million in grants in lieu of municipal property taxes this year. “Through our annual grants-in-lieu …
Province releases royalty review discussion paper, kicks off consultation
November 10, 2021 Victoria — The Province is seeking public input on the design of a new oil and gas royalty system that puts the interests of British Columbians first and eliminates outdated, inefficent fossil-fuel sudsidies. “As highlighted in …