April 28, 2022 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in recognition of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day: “Today, on Yom HaShoah, British Columbians join people around the world to solemnly remember the six million Jewish …
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Local tourism events resume throughout B.C.
April 27, 2022 Victoria — Celebration of Lights, outdoor music festivals and art shows are some of the events people can look forward to in the coming year, with support from B.C.’s Tourism Events Program. “I am thrilled to …
B.C. increases forest revenue sharing with First Nations in step toward new fiscal relationship
April 27, 2022 Victoria — British Columbia is more than doubling the forestry revenues that will be shared with First Nations as part of the work to co-develop a new forestry revenue-sharing model. This will lead to an immediate increase …
La Colombie-Britannique apporte des changements pour mieux soutenir les élèves et les familles francophones
Le 26 avril 2022 Victoria – La province a présenté des modifications législatives à la School Act (loi sur les écoles) qui permettront d’élargir l’accès aux écoles de langue française pour les francophones de la Colombie-Britannique et d’améliorer celles-ci, …
B.C. makes changes to better support francophone students, families
April 26, 2022 Victoria — The Province has introduced legislative amendments to the School Act that will expand access to and improve French-language schools for francophone British Columbians, to ensure students in B.C. have access to high-quality learning environments, …
Professional Governance Act amendments improve operations, best practices
April 25, 2022 Victoria — To improve consistency and best practices across registered professions, David Eby, Attorney General, has announced proposed amendments to the Professional Governance Act. The act currently oversees five regulatory bodies that regulate six professions: the …
Ukrainians fleeing violence get immediate MSP coverage
April 25, 2022 Victoria — Displaced Ukrainians arriving in B.C. with visas issued under the federal Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) will now have access to date-of-arrival Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage. Government is encouraging those arriving in British …
Earth Day spurs action on plastic pollution
April 22, 2022 Victoria — People throughout British Columbia continue to take positive action to prevent plastic waste and those efforts could be further strengthened as the Province moves to regulate more single-use and plastic products. People are invited to …
Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia make a significant investment in salmon research and restoration projects
April 22, 2022 Vancouver — From Fisheries and Oceans Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2022/04/government-of-canada-and-province-of-british-columbia-make-a-significant-investment-in-salmon-research-and-restoration-projects0.html The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem. Wild Pacific salmon are also vitally important for food and cultural purposes, of many …
Centre for young people with extraordinary health needs takes next step
April 22, 2022 Vancouver — An innovative new centre for children and youth with complex health-care needs is moving forward with government approval of the project’s business plan. “This important milestone means children across the province with extraordinary health …