April 16, 2021 People in British Columbia are visiting BC Parks in ever-increasing numbers, and the Province is increasing its investment to promote access and protect nature in some of the most beautiful places on the planet. During the next …
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Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provide April 12 update on COVID-19 in BC
Premier’s Statement on Ramadan
April 13, 2021 Victoria –Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of the month of Ramadan: “Tonight at sunset, Muslims in British Columbia and around the world will mark the beginning of Ramadan – a holy month …
Premier’s Statement on Vaisakhi
April 13, 2021 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Vaisakhi: “People in B.C. and around the world are coming together to celebrate Vaisakhi, one of the holiest holidays in the Sikh faith. “Sikhs …
Throne Speech Outlines Work to put Pandemic Behind us, Plans for Strong Recovery
April 12, 2021 Victoria — Lt. Gov. Janet Austin has delivered the Speech from the Throne outlining government’s commitment to supporting people, businesses and communities, while working to put the pandemic behind British Columbians and build a strong recovery for …
People Aged 60+ can now Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
April 10, 2021 Victoria — Nearly one million British Columbians have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The Province’s Get Vaccinated program is ramping up and is calling on everyone aged 60 and older to register. People born in …
Intake for Carbon Tax Relief Grants Open
April 10, 2021 Victoria — Eligible greenhouse operators can now apply for carbon tax relief grants for the 2020 production year. Commercial producers in B.C. who grow vegetables, ornamental flowers and plants, forest seedlings and nursery plants in greenhouses are …
Emergency Funding Boost Supports Student Success in the North
April 9, 2021 Prince George — Students attending post-secondary institutions in northern British Columbia have access to emergency assistance funding to help them cope with financial pressures caused by COVID-19. “Pursuing a post-secondary education is already a challenge, but it’s …
PST Rebate for Capital Investments Opens to Support Business Recovery
April 8, 2021 Victoria — Businesses can grow back bigger and stronger following the pandemic, with up to half-billion dollars in expected rebates available for purchases or leases of select machinery and equipment, including tools, furniture, computers, software and zero-emission …
B.C.’s Biosimilars Program Expands
April 7, 2021 Victoria — As British Columbia continues to lead the way in Canada and adds another biosimilar for provincial coverage, savings continue to be reinvested to make prescription medications more affordable. On April 7, 2021, almost 6,000 patients …