February 9, 2022 Victoria — In follow-up to the notice given to health professionals in October 2021, the provincial health officer is finalizing, in consultation with all health professional colleges, an order that requires all regulated health professionals to …
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Throne speech lays out plans to build a stronger B.C. by putting people first
February 8, 2022 Victoria — Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has delivered the speech from the throne, outlining government’s plans to build a stronger B.C. for everyone, while continuing to support British Columbians through challenging times. “From rebuilding …
COVID-19 pandemic update February 7 2022
February 7, 2022 Victoria — As of Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, 90.2% (4,498,488) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 84.6% (4,218,470) have received their second dose. In addition, …
One million jobs forecast in B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook
February 7, 2022 Victoria — B.C.’s latest Labour Market Outlook (LMO) forecasts more than one million job openings into the next decade, creating opportunities for students and jobseekers to develop their skills and find rewarding jobs of the future. …
Find a job that works for you with the new WorkBC app
February 7, 2022 Victoria — British Columbians have another tool to navigate B.C.’s labour market and can search and find employment opportunities on the go with the new, easy-to-use WorkBC app. “Approximately 80,000 British Columbians use WorkBC services annually,” …
Child care providers will receive additional health, safety funding
February 7, 2022 Victoria — The Province is investing $20 million in one-time grants to help licensed child care providers meet the challenges of additional pandemic-related health and safety costs, while also supporting access to inclusive, quality and affordable …
Premier’s Statement on COVID-19 Protests
February 4, 2022 Victoria — Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to planned COVID-19 protests: “Our government believes in a welcoming and inclusive society and recognizes the public’s right …
Canada and Province of British Columbia support Stó:lō Nation research and commemoration activities around former residential school sites
February 4, 2022 Stó:lō Nation From: Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Canada and Province of British Columbia support Stó:lō Nation research and commemoration activities around former residential school sites – Canada.ca Taking care: We recognize this news release may contain …
Canada and Province of British Columbia support Williams Lake First Nation’s research and commemoration activities at former residential school
Friday February 4, 2022 Williams Lake First Nation From: Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2022/01/canada-and-province-of-british-columbia-support-williams-lake-first-nations-research-and-commemoration-activities-at-former-residential-school.html (can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com) January 7, 2022 Taking care: We recognize that this news release may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors …
Soumissions de projets francophones 2022 désormais acceptées
Le 4 février 2022 Victoria — Le financement pour la francophonie ayant pour but la mise en œuvre de projets et d’initiatives qui amélioreront les services en français et qui favoriseront la vitalité linguistique est désormais disponible. Le financement, …