More than $12 million in new funding for public safety and environment programs will support not-for-profit organizations that are helping make life better for people throughout B.C. “I recognize and appreciate the work that local non-profits do for communities throughout …
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Province celebrates B.C.’s diversity champions
More than 100 people and organizations have been nominated for the 2023 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards for efforts to address racism and build a more equitable B.C. for everyone. “Indigenous, Black and people of colour in B.C. and …
Upgrades secure drinking water system in Prince Rupert
The Province is providing $65 million to the City of Prince Rupert to replace crucial sections of its aging water-distribution system to ensure reliable water service for the community. “The importance of reliable drinking-water delivery cannot be overstated. We saw first-hand the critical …
B.C. encourages parents to register children under 5 for COVID-19 vaccine
July 14, 2022 Victoria — Approximately 208,000 eligible infants and children in British Columbia between six months and four years of age will soon be able to receive vaccine protection against COVID-19. Following Health Canada’s approval of the Moderna …
Joint statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade
June 24, 2022 Victoria — Premier John Horgan; Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “It is a …
Contract awarded for Highway 1, Malahat Tunnel Hill permanent repair
May 26, 2022 Victoria — Permanent repairs to the Malahat Tunnel Hill segment of Highway 1 will begin soon, improving safety and reliability for the more than 35,000 travellers and commuters along the corridor daily. “This first contract award …
Business case released for modern, new museum
May 25, 2022 Victoria — The final business case for a new, state-of-the-art Royal BC Museum (RBCM) is available online. The business case was developed to enable the RBCM to meet its legislated mandate to protect B.C.’s natural and …
New Court of Appeal rules improve access to justice
May 25, 2022 Victoria — New Court of Appeal rules will soon make the appeal procedures in civil matters easier to understand and more efficient for lawyers and people who represent themselves. Effective July 18, 2022, the new rules …
Province increasing supports for people with serious mental illnesses
May 25, 2022 Vancouver — British Columbians living with serious and persistent mental illnesses will soon have access to more supports as the Province invests in services to help them and their families thrive. The Government of B.C. has …
Northern communities awarded gaming grants to improve services, support not-for-profits
May 24, 2022 Prince George — People throughout northern B.C. will benefit from upgrades to not-for-profit services and programs with additional funding from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program. Nine new capital project grants were awarded throughout northern B.C. for …