October 15, 2021 Victoria — The value of B.C.’s legal cannabis sector has more than quadrupled over the three years since Canada legalized non-medical cannabis. The Province now has the third-highest number of legal cannabis retail stores and second-highest …
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Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii Exempt from Additional Northern Health Restrictions
October 14, 2021 From: Northern Health (https://stories.northernhealth.ca/news-and-media/news) Prince Rupert — Local Health areas west of Gitwangak: Terrace, Kitimat, Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert, Stikine, Telegraph Creek, Snow Country and Nisga’a are exempt from new public health orders from Northern Health (NH). …
More Help for British Columbians who Need Prosthetics, Orthotics
October 8, 2021 Victoria — People in British Columbia will have better access to life-changing prosthetics and orthotics as BC PharmaCare increases the reimbursement amount for eligible devices. “Prosthetic and orthotic devices help improve people’s health and quality of …
Communities to Benefit From Improved Services, Environmental Infrastructure
October 8, 2021 Victoria — People in communities throughout British Columbia can look forward to better services and improved environmental infrastructure thanks to a $270-million partnership between the provincial and federal governments. “Everyone in British Columbia deserves to have …
Province Expands Training Opportunities for Young British Columbians
October 8, 2021 Victoria — As many as 2,000 young British Columbians will have a chance to improve their tech skills and knowledge through the expansion of the Canadian Tech Accelerator program aimed at bringing more people into the province’s booming …
Province Launches Comprehensive Royalty Review, Releases Independent Assessment
October 7, 2021 Victoria — The Province is launching a comprehensive review of B.C.’s decades-old oil and gas royalty system to ensure it is modernized, aligned with the government’s climate goals and provides a fair return for British Columbians. …
New Resources Help EASE Anxiety in Grade 8-12 Students
October 7, 2021 Victoria — High-school teachers have new classroom resources to help students manage anxiety, thanks to the launch of Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) 8-12. “The pandemic has had a profound impact on children’s and youths’ …
Youth to Help Shape the Future of B.C. Through new Council
October 6, 2021 Victoria — The next generation of B.C.’s leaders will have a new platform to help shape government policy and priorities through the creation of the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council. The council, which will be made up of youth 14 …
Well Being Fund supports North Coast First Nations
October 6, 2021 Prince Rupert — Five First Nation communities on the North Coast will be supported so they can complete well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects in their communities, thanks to a grant from the First Nations Well …
Proof of Vaccination for B.C. Public Service to Increase Workplace Confidence, Stop Spread
October 5, 2021 Victoria — The B.C. government is supporting the effort to increase vaccination rates throughout the province by making COVID-19 vaccination a requirement for B.C. public service employees. The BC Public Service Agency, in consultation with the …