August 19, 2020 Metlakatla and Heiltsuk First Nations — The Metlakatla First Nation and the Heiltsuk First Nation are two of thirteen communities across the province that will receive funding for clean energy projects through the BC Indigenous Clean Energy …
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B.C. Ferries’ bailout must be used to restore sailings and freeze fares, says minister
B.C. Ferries’ bailout must be used to restore sailings and freeze fares, says minister B.C. Ferries will restore sailing levels, freeze fares and provide a business case in order to access bailout money, says minister.
Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provide August 4 update on COVID-19 in BC.
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice Statement on Haida Gwaii COVID-19 Outbreak
16 800 New Childcare Spaces Funded For Kids
Provincial Government Announces $6 million annual investment to support the 2,500+ Ground Search and Rescue volunteers across the province.
July 21, 2020 Victoria — In March 2019, the BC government announced the single largest provincial ground search and rescue investment in B.C.’s history, along with approximately $10 million in funding provided each year for search related operational costs. The …
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides July 17 update on COVID-19 in BC.
Haida Gwaii Communities to Receive $500,000 for Emergency Food Preparedness
July 9, 2020 Victoria — Twenty-four local governments and First Nations communities have been approved to receive $3.46 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding, including $500,000 for Haida Gwaii Communities in North Coast. This funding is part of the nearly …
B.C. Legislature announces plan to update Police Act, points to ‘systemic racism’ in B.C. institutions
B.C. Legislature announces plan to update Police Act, points to ‘systemic racism’ in B.C. institutions | Globalnews.ca Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says a new legislative committee will be reviewing “systemic racism” in police forces across the province.
Grant opportunities for community groups and organizations
Businesses are not the only ones that have felt the economic impact of the pandemic. Community groups and organizations are also reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Most recreational activities and gatherings have come to a halt, which has …