Premier’s Statement on Ramadan

April 13, 2021 Victoria –Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of the month of Ramadan: “Tonight at sunset, Muslims in British Columbia and around the world will mark the beginning of Ramadan – a holy month …

Premier’s Statement on Vaisakhi

April 13, 2021 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Vaisakhi: “People in B.C. and around the world are coming together to celebrate Vaisakhi, one of the holiest holidays in the Sikh faith. “Sikhs …

Intake for Carbon Tax Relief Grants Open

April 10, 2021 Victoria — Eligible greenhouse operators can now apply for carbon tax relief grants for the 2020 production year. Commercial producers in B.C. who grow vegetables, ornamental flowers and plants, forest seedlings and nursery plants in greenhouses are …

Emergency Funding Boost Supports Student Success in the North

April 9, 2021 Prince George — Students attending post-secondary institutions in northern British Columbia have access to emergency assistance funding to help them cope with financial pressures caused by COVID-19. “Pursuing a post-secondary education is already a challenge, but it’s …

B.C.’s Biosimilars Program Expands

April 7, 2021 Victoria — As British Columbia continues to lead the way in Canada and adds another biosimilar for provincial coverage, savings continue to be reinvested to make prescription medications more affordable. On April 7, 2021, almost 6,000 patients …