August 5, 2021 Skidegate — Three new projects, in partnership with coastal Indigenous Nations, will target marine debris along B.C.’s shoreline, including more remote areas in Haida Gwaii and the Discovery Islands. An additional $3.6 million from the Clean Coast, …
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Have Your say on B.C.’s Permanent Sick Leave
August 5, 2021 Victoria — British Columbians are invited to provide input into the development of made-in-B.C. permanent paid sick leave to support workers and protect workplaces. “One of the most critical lessons from the pandemic was the importance of …
Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia Invest in Sustainable Salmon Research and Aquaculture Science
August 5, 2021 Vancouver — From Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Aug. 4, 2021: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.html Supporting British Columbia’s fish and seafood sector is a priority for both the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia (BC). As the global …
18 New EV Chargers Connecting Communities in Northern B.C.
August 5, 2021 Prince George — British Columbia’s network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations is expanding with the opening of 18 new stations in northern B.C., making it easier for people travelling to charge up their EVs. …
Investing in Skills Training for B.C.’s Workers
August 5, 2021 Victoria — British Columbians whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19, and people facing barriers to employment, can get new skills training and job opportunities through new training projects. “The global pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for …
Funding for Active Transportation Will Help People get Around in the North Coast, Says NDP MLA Jennifer Rice
August 3, 2021 Prince Rupert — New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says new funding from the BC NDP government will help local governments create active transportation development plans and encourage more people to cycle, walk, skateboard, and use other …
Additional Financial Support for Lytton, Wildfire Evacuees
July 30, 2021 Victoria — The B.C. government is teaming up with the Red Cross to provide Lytton-area households impacted by the wildfire with one-time $2,000 payments. In addition, all other households in B.C. under mandatory evacuation order for …
Province Expands Whistleblower Protections to Public Sector
July 29, 2021 Victoria — More B.C. public sector employees will be protected when bringing forward concerns about serious wrongdoing with the expansion of the scope of the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA). PIDA, which came into force on …
Extreme Caution Urged Over B.C. Day Long Weekend
July 30, 2021 Victoria — With much of British Columbia under a heat warning and experiencing high or extreme wildfire risks, the B.C. government is urging travellers and residents to be extremely cautious over the B.C. Day long weekend. …
New Grants to Promote Reconciliation by Educating People About B.C.’s past
July 30, 2021 Victoria — Indigenous communities, local governments and heritage organizations in British Columbia will soon have access to funding for projects that spotlight the Province’s diverse cultural heritage. “It has been 150 years since B.C. joined confederation, …