Tag: B.C. Government

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...

B.C. public schools replace letter grades for younger students

Students from kindergarten to Grade 9 will now be assessed through a proficiency scale rather than percentages and letter...

Provincial legislation to curb important services from disruption

New legislation will help prevent protests from disrupting access to critical services across B.C. “Over the last few months, we’ve...

Premier to undergo cancer treatment

Premier John Horgan is beginning radiation treatment after successful surgery and biopsy determined a lump in his throat was...

Mask mandate extended

Masks will still need to be worn in all indoor space across the province as the B.C. government extends...

B.C. launching “stronger, more ambitious” climate plan

The provincial government is launching the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 plan with the goal of reducing climate pollution and...

Second dose requirements now in effect

As of October 24th, 2021, two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to enter certain events, services and...

Province invests in life-saving care

The B.C. government is spending $132-million over the next three years to help people with substance-use challenges. According to provincial...

Provincial government improving access to addiction recovery

The B.C. government is providing $50,000 to the BC Addiction Recovery Association to help make recovery accessible and possible...

Mandatory vaccines for non-essential activities coming to B.C.

The B.C. government is making vaccines mandatory for non-essential activities including concerts and restaurants. Starting on September 13th, at least...

Province deems Walk-in-Wednesday as a success

The B.C. government has deemed the Walk-in-Wednesday vaccine initiative as a success. Provincial officials said more than 33,000 British Columbians...

Kootenay region sees second-highest job recovery rate in the province.

For the second consecutive month, B.C. is the only province in Canada with employment above pre-pandemic levels and The...

British Columbians asked to provide input for paid sick leave

The B.C. government is asking British Columbians to provide input in a survey about permanent paid sick leave. Phase one...

Updated BC Seniors’ Guide released

B.C. residents can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide. B.C. government officials said the guide is a tool that...

Federal government marks September 30th as new statutory day

September 30th will now be known as Truth and Reconciliation Day as the federal government implements a new statutory...

Provincial state of emergency extended

To support the ongoing response to the province's wildfire situation, the B.C. government has extended the provincial state of...

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Interior Health rethinking Trail lab closure

Interior Health (IH) is exploring alternative solutions to support laboratory access in Trail. 

Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Helena Konanz, Member of Parliament for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for the current parliamentary term. 

‘Safer Together’- Lifesaving Society of B.C. launches Drowning Prevention Week

From pools to the beach, water safety should be top of mind this week as the Lifesaving Society B.C. branch embraces this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week theme: “Safer Together.” 

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote. 

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.
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