May 17, 2021 Victoria — Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued the following statement recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. On this …
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Heat Pumps Keep Hartley Bay Homes Warm and Cddool
May 15, 2021 Prince Rupert — You’ve probably never been fortunate enough to visit Hartley Bay, a remote village on British Columbia’s north coast accessible only by aircraft or boat. Hartley Bay is a long way from where most people live …
Emergency Preparedness Funding Benefits B.C. Communities
May 14, 2021 Victoria — Thanks to a $7.5 million top up to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), seven more local governments and First Nations communities have had structural flood mitigation projects approved, helping them reduce the impacts …
Weight Allowance Greenlit for Low-Carbon Commercial Vehicles
May 14, 2021 Victoria — The B.C. government is expanding weight allowances for low-carbon commercial vehicles. This will provide another incentive to encourage operators to “go green” with their fleets and help decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the commercial trucking …
Bridging to Retirement Helps 1,000+ Forestry Workers
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 …
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. …