August 28, 2021 Victoria — People in British Columbia have access to a new website that will help them more easily navigate and connect with mental health and substance use information and supports. “People seeking mental health and substance …
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New Fund Launched for Community Events
August 27, 2021 Vancouver — The Province will begin accepting applications on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, to support B.C.-based events through the new Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund. “We know that people have been missing community fairs, festivals and …
College of New Caledonia Opens new Vanderhoof Campus
August 26, 2021 Vanderhoof — A new Vanderhoof campus of the College of New Caledonia (CNC) has officially opened to meet the growing demand for trades training and post-secondary programs in the region. “The College of New Caledonia is …
B.C. Wildfire Evacuees to get Additional Financial Support
August 25, 2021 Victoria — The Province is teaming with the Canadian Red Cross to provide additional financial assistance to help people meet the immediate needs associated with being evacuated due to wildfires. Financial assistance will be provided by …
B.C. Records Significant two-day Increase in Vaccine Registrations, Bookings
August 25, 2021 Victoria — The Province has recorded a significant increase in the number of vaccine registrations and bookings for first doses, particularly among people under the age of 40. On Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, there were 8,909 new …
Mask Mandate to Reduce Transmission, Protect People in Public Spaces
August 24, 2021 Victoria — As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season. A …
Health, Safety Remain Focus for new School Year
August 24, 2021 Victoria — B.C. students will return to school next month and can look forward to full-time, in-person learning and resuming sports, music and other extracurricular activities, while mask requirements and other health and safety measures remain in …
Health, Safety Remain top Priority for Return to Campus
August 24, 2021 Victoria — Students, faculty and staff at B.C.’s colleges and universities are being supported to come back together for in-person learning this fall with added health and safety measures ordered by the provincial health officer. A new …
B.C. Launches Proof of Vaccination to Stop Spread of COVID-19
August 23, 2021 Victoria — Starting Sept. 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings and events. This important step will continue to increase the vaccination rate across the province …
Improving Internet for People in Indigenous Communities
August 23, 2021 Ashcroft — People within the territories of 10 First Nations will see improved internet speeds and reliability this fall as record investments from the Connecting British Columbia program continue to support improved connectivity for Indigenous peoples. “Working …