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Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

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

Provincial legislation to curb important services from disruption

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

Provincial state of emergency extended

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

Heat-related deaths reach unprecedented numbers 

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569 people died between June 20th and July 29th, 2021 from extreme heat. Provincial officials said it was a 300...

Cultural heritage funds coming for Indigenous communities, local governments and heritage organizations

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The B.C. government will be providing funds to help projects that spotlight cultural heritage. Provincial officials said $30 million will go...
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B.C. to let developers defer most fees until occupancy starting in 2026

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Home builders in B.C. will be able to delay paying the majority of development cost charges until a building is occupied, starting next year.

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Provincial
Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

Provincial
A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

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When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

Provincial
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 
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