May 19, 2022 Victoria — Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, has released the following statement in response to requests for the Royal BC Museum (RBCM) business case: “On Friday, May 13, government announced a plan …
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Recording of Residential Tenancy Branch hearings promotes transparency
May 19, 2022 Victoria — To promote transparency and fairness for renters and landlords, B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) will record audio of all dispute-resolution hearings. “This change will help bring more fairness, transparency and justice for everyone involved in a …
Minister’s statement on National Police Week
May 18, 2022 Victoria — Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in recognition of National Police Week: “Day in and day out, police work hard in communities throughout British Columbia to …
Premier’s statement on family doctors in B.C.
May 17, 2022 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement following a meeting with representatives from Doctors of BC: “Today, Minister Adrian Dix and I had a constructive discussion with Doctors of BC. I was pleased to …
Pandemic relief funds help libraries adapt to changing needs
May 17, 2022 Victoria — People will see improvements at their local public libraries, including expanded digital collections, upgraded, barrier-free spaces, enhanced programming, improved air circulation and 24-hour access to the internet. This is due to a one-time investment of …
Parliamentary secretary’s statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17, 2022 Victoria — Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued the following statement recognizing International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. We come …
B.C. seeks public input on consumer experiences
May 16, 2022 Victoria — British Columbians are invited to share their feedback about buying products and services, which will help inform potential improvements to B.C.’s consumer protection laws. The Province is launching an online public survey to help …
Process begins to select family connections centres
May 10, 2022 Victoria — Service providers supporting children and youth with support needs are invited to submit proposals to operate the province’s first-ever family connections centres in early-implementation areas in northwest B.C. and the central Okanagan. The request …
Poverty-reduction grants address local needs in Prince George, Williams Lake
May 10, 2022 Prince George — People who are vulnerable and have low incomes will be supported with $100,000 in provincial government funding for local poverty-reduction projects in Prince George and Williams Lake. Prince George is working to reduce …
Data published on vaccination status of regulated health professions
May 10, 2022 Victoria — B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO) is publishing data collected regarding the COVID-19 vaccination status of regulated health professionals for 17 of the 18 health regulatory colleges as of April 25, 2022. On March 7, …