April 22, 2022 Victoria — B.C. firefighters will soon have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers. The Province is amending the Firefighters’ Occupational Disease Regulation under …
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Joint statement on Earth Day 2022
April 22, 2022 Victoria — Premier John Horgan and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, have issued the following statement to celebrate Earth Day 2022: “Earth Day celebrates nature, and we are fortunate in British Columbia …
Watershed restoration creates a healthier future for B.C.
April 21, 2022 Victoria — An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province is creating a healthier future for British Columbians by mitigating the impacts of climate change on communities, strengthening ecosystems and securing quality drinking …
Litigation directives uphold Indigenous rights
April 21, 2022 Victoria — To better protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and as a step toward implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act), the Province, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, has …
Northern families benefit from new child care spaces
April 21, 2022 Kitimat — More parents in northern B.C. will be able to pursue work, school and other opportunities while knowing their children are cared for as the Province invests in nearly 280 new licensed child care spaces. …
Province seeks public input on supports for children, youth
April 21, 2022 Victoria — A survey about B.C’s new service approach for children and youth with support needs is now open to the public. The children and youth with support needs service framework – which describes a vision …
Grants reduce wildfire risks around communities in the Northwest Fire Centre
April 19, 2022 Smithers — The B.C. government has provided more than $490,000 in grants to five local governments and one First Nation in the Northwest Fire Centre to support wildfire-risk-reduction initiatives and help keep communities safe. These Community …
Thousands share their thoughts on using data to address systemic racism
April 19, 2022 Translations اعرض الترجمة باللغة العربية 查看繁體中文翻譯 ترجمه را به فارسی ببینید Voir la traduction en français हिंदी में अनुवाद देखें 翻訳を日本語表示する 한국어 번역 보기 ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਦੇਖੋ Ver la traducción en español Tingnan ang pagsasalin …
Premier’s statement on Easter
April 17, 2022 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Easter: “This weekend, Easter is being celebrated by Christians in British Columbia and around the world. “Easter commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of …
Modernized, streamlined registry makes registering personal property easier
April 15, 2022 Victoria — People in B.C. can now register their personal property online with the launch of a new, modernized personal property registry. The modernized registry will feature enhanced security and privacy, with a more secure method …