May 14, 2021 Victoria — Since 2019, the Bridging to Retirement Program has been a high-demand, crucial support for displaced forestry workers in the Interior, especially as it came as the industry was facing downturns and hard times. The …
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New Affordable Family Homes Open in Lax Kw’alaams
May 14, 2021 Lax Kw’alaams — The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with the Lax Kw’alaams Band to open 10 new affordable rental homes for Lax Kw’alaams families in the community. “With the opening of these homes, more …
B.C.’s Paid Sick Leave Will Support Workers, Reimburse Businesses
May 13, 2021 Victoria — Workers will soon have access to a made-in-B.C. paid sick leave program that will support workers to stay home when they are sick during the pandemic and afterward, including permanent paid sick leave, as a …
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice Statement on Eid al-Fitr
May 12, 2021 North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice released the following statement on Eid al-Fitr: – “Tonight, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and Muslims the world over will be celebrating with a feast. While …
More Than 50% of Eligible People in B.C. Have Received First Vaccine Dose
May 12, 2021 Victoria — More than 50% of all eligible people in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Building on that momentum, Premier John Horgan is calling for everyone to register for vaccination and help friends, family …
Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provide May 10 Update on COVID-19 in BC
May 10, 2021 Victoria — Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting on three periods. …
Restoring Independence to Electoral Boundaries Commissions
May 10, 2021 Victoria — The Province is introducing amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act to provide the upcoming electoral boundaries commission with more independence and flexibility as it works to recommend an electoral map for the next …
Coast Mountain College Construction Projects Bring Jobs to Terrace
May 8, 2021 Terrace — Students are not the only ones to benefit from three major construction projects at Coast Mountain College. An estimated 318 jobs have been created locally on work to build 108 student housing beds, a library …
Grants to Curb Gang Violence, Further Public Safety
May 8, 2021 Victoria — Communities and families dealing with gun and gang violence, individuals experiencing gender-based violence and Indigenous families healing from traumas will receive more than $8.6 million in grants to support community-based crime prevention and remediation initiatives. …
Minister’s Statement on April Labour Force Survey Results
May 7, 2021 Victoria — Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economy Recovery and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for April 2021: “The Labour Force Survey for the month of …