August 17, 2021 Nanaimo — The Government of B.C. is providing $305,000 for HarmCheck, a drug-checking technology developed at Vancouver Island University. The technology, called high-throughput paper spray mass spectrometry, provides rapid, sensitive testing as a harm-reduction measure to …
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Premier’s Statement on India’s 75th Independence Day
August 15, 2021 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in celebration of India’s 75th Independence Day: “I am pleased to commemorate the 75th Independence Day for India, the world’s largest democracy. “At midnight between Aug. …
B.C. Strengthening Relationships at 2021 PNWER Summit
August 15, 2021 Victoria — Government and business leaders from British Columbia are participating in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s (PNWER) 30th annual and first-ever hybrid summit, hosted from Big Sky, Mont., from Aug 15-19, 2021. MLA Rick Glumac, …
Premier’s Statement on Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day
August 14, 2021 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in celebration of Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day: “I am happy to commemorate Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day, marking the start of its 75th year as an independent …
New Agreement Lays Foundation for Reconciliation of Haida Nation Title and Rights
August 13, 2021 Haida Gwaii — The Council of the Haida Nation and the federal and provincial governments have signed the GayG̱ahlda “Changing Tide” framework agreement, setting the stage for reconciliation negotiations. This historic agreement is based on recognition …
Travel Warning in Parts of Interior
August 13, 2021 Victoria — Given the current wildfire situation in B.C., which is expected to worsen over the weekend, the Province is asking people to not travel to parts of the Interior region until further notice. This includes …
Plans Further Protect People Living, Working in Long-Term Care
Victoria — Public Health is taking an important step to address recent breakthrough COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities, making it mandatory for all health-care workers in care homes to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 by Oct. 12, 2021. “We’ve …
NDP MLA Says Supports for Vulnerable People Will Help Tackle Homelessness in North Coast
August 12, 2021 Masset — New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says vulnerable people in Masset will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. “The pandemic has placed …
Canada and B.C. Invest Over $110 Million in Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure
August 12, 2021 Port Clements — The governments of Canada and British Columbia continue to invest in local infrastructure during this unprecedented time to meet the needs of communities across the province, enhance people’s’ quality of life, and support economic …
Children 12 and Under Will Soon Ride Free on B.C. Public Transit
August 9, 2021 Victoria — Starting Sept. 1, 2021, children 12 and under will be able to “Get on Board” any BC Transit or TransLink service for free as part of the provincial government’s commitment to efficient, reliable and affordable …