May 10, 2021 Victoria — Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting on three periods. …
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Restoring Independence to Electoral Boundaries Commissions
May 10, 2021 Victoria — The Province is introducing amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act to provide the upcoming electoral boundaries commission with more independence and flexibility as it works to recommend an electoral map for the next …
Coast Mountain College Construction Projects Bring Jobs to Terrace
May 8, 2021 Terrace — Students are not the only ones to benefit from three major construction projects at Coast Mountain College. An estimated 318 jobs have been created locally on work to build 108 student housing beds, a library …
Grants to Curb Gang Violence, Further Public Safety
May 8, 2021 Victoria — Communities and families dealing with gun and gang violence, individuals experiencing gender-based violence and Indigenous families healing from traumas will receive more than $8.6 million in grants to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives. …
Minister’s Statement on April Labour Force Survey Results
May 7, 2021 Victoria — Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economy Recovery and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for April 2021: “The Labour Force Survey for the month of …
New Foundry BC App Transforms Access to Vital Services for Youth, Caregivers
May 7, 2021 Victoria — Youth and their caregivers around British Columbia now have faster, easier access to mental health and substance use services and supports through the new Foundry BC app. Co-created by youth for youth, the Foundry BC …
BC Parks Licence Plate Sales Help Protect, Preserve Nnature
May 7, 2021 Victoria — British Columbians are contributing more than ever to the protection and preservation of unique species, sensitive ecosystems, Indigenous culture and the rich history found in provincial parks. Through partnerships with community groups and First Nations, …
Funding Helps People Facing Food Insecurity
May 7, 2021 Victoria — People facing food insecurity in B.C. will benefit from new government funding for community-based programs. “The pandemic has put added pressure on families and households across B.C. who struggle to access quality, healthy and …
B.C. to Offer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to Children 12 and Older
May 6, 2021 Victoria — Children aged 12 and up will be eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, following Health Canada’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry sayss that the probince …
Consultation Underway to Help Victims of Revenge Porn
Victoria — The Government of British Columbia is undertaking consultations on possible legislation to address the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as revenge porn or image abuse. While the publication of intimate images without consent is an offence …