October 26, 2021 Victoria — More people in B.C. will start to receive invitations for a COVID-19 booster shot as the Province continues its COVID-19 immunization plan, prioritizing B.C.’s elderly and most at-risk through to the December holiday. The plan …
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New guidelines support K-12 boards considering staff vaccine requirements
October 22, 2021 Victoria — Guidelines have been developed to support school boards and independent school authorities in their decisions on implementing vaccine requirements for their employees. “From the beginning of the pandemic we have worked together – to …
Electoral Boundaries Commission members appointed
October 21, 2021 Victoria — The members of the 2021 Electoral Boundaries Commission tasked with recommending provincial electoral boundaries before the next election have been appointed. The Government of B.C. has appointed Justice Nitya Iyer of the Supreme Court …
Revamped forest policy puts environment, people first
October 20, 2021 Victoria — The Province has introduced legislation that will make B.C.’s approach to forests more focused on sustainability, return more benefits to people and local communities, and position B.C. to take full advantage of future economic …
One year of building a stronger B.C. for everyone
October 20, 2021 Victoria — As the one-year anniversary approaches of the majority mandate, Premier John Horgan and the B.C. government are delivering on commitments to build a stronger B.C. for everyone. From supporting people with the BC Recovery …
Innovation Grants Help B.C. Manufacturers Grow, Create Jobs
October 20, 2021 Victoria — Small and medium-sized manufacturers in B.C. can expand, adapt and enhance their operations through the StrongerBC Accelerating Manufacturing Grants program. The program has allocated $10 million for 43 new projects designed to strengthen innovation and …
Roll up your sleeves, B.C.: Influenza immunization prevents serious illness, deaths
October 19, 2021 Victoria — People in British Columbia are being encouraged to protect themselves and those around them against influenza this year by getting a flu shot. This year, influenza vaccination is free for everyone in B.C. six months …
Small Business Week kicks off; B.C. hits pandemic supports milestone
October 18, 2021 Victoria — Resilience, perseverance and innovation are the cornerstone of this year’s Small Business Week, Oct. 17-23. The Province recognizes the more than 500,000 small businesses in B.C. that continue to adapt throughout the pandemic to keep …
Amendments Strengthen Access to Information, Protect People’s Privacy
October 18, 2021 Victoria — British Columbia is taking important steps to strengthen B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) to deliver better, more inclusive services to people, businesses and public-sector organizations. “The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way …
EAT DRINK LOCAL to support B.C. restaurants
October 15, 2021 Victoria — The fall harvest is on, and British Columbians are encouraged to make an extra effort to support local restaurants during this year’s Buy BC: EAT DRINK LOCAL campaign. Some of the province’s best-tasting ingredients …