April 7, 2021 Victoria — Employers and employees throughout B.C. who work in the tourism, hospitality and community social services sectors now have access to vital mental health resources with the creation of a digital resource hub. The online hub …
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B.C. Eager to go Electric: over 50 000 EVs on the Road
April 6, 2021 Victoria — A record number of British Columbians have switched to electric vehicles (EVs) with more than 54 000 light-duty EVs registered in B.C., according to the newly released 2020 annual zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) update. “With the …
Province Shifts to Phase 3: Millions to Book Vaccine Appointments Online
April 5, 2021 Victoria — All eligible adults in B.C. will soon be able to follow an easy, three-step process to register and book their vaccine appointments online, as the Province moves to Phase 3 of B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan …
New Grant Program Helps set up B.C. Manufacturers for Growth, Innovation
April 1, 2021 Victoria — The B.C. government is supporting innovation and diversification in the province’s manufacturing sector with a $10-million investment in small and medium-sized businesses. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Canada has been selected by the Province to deliver the Accelerating …
Province Provides $5 Million to Reduce Wildfire Risks in Community Forests
April 1, 2021 Victoria — The B.C. government is investing over $5 million to help Community Forest Agreement holders complete wildfire risk reduction projects as part of the Province’s economic recovery plan to create jobs and help communities deal with …
Workers to get Job Protected Leave for COVID-19 Vaccination
Apri 1, 2021 Victoria — The Ministry of Labour will bring in a regulatory change under the Employment Standards Act that provides workers who are receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, or who are assisting a dependant to get their vaccine, with …
Niislaa Naay Healing House Society to Receive Grant to Address Overdose Crisis
April 1, 2021 Old Massett — Communities and organizations in the Northern Health region now have extra support to expand local overdose response and awareness efforts through a provincial grant program. “People living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities are …
Province Provides Relief Funding for Amateur Sport
March 31, 2021 Victoria — The Province is providing $15 million for B.C.-based amateur leagues and teams competing at the provincial, national or international level to ensure athletes will continue to have access to these opportunities after the pandemic. “We …
First Members Appointed to Minister’s new Advisory Council
March 31, 2021 Victoria — Sixteen people from throughout the province have been appointed to the new Minister’s Advisory Council on Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN MAC). “I’m so pleased to be announcing the members of the new …
BC Government Celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31, 2021 Victoria — The provincial government is joining British Columbians in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility. The day is dedicated to celebrating Transgender people and their contributions to society as well as bringing awareness to the discrimination faced …