Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are deeply saddened to announce that a resident of …
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To protect people in B.C. against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and mitigate the impact of this illness on communities, the B.C. government and the provincial health officer have developed the British Columbia Pandemic Provincial Co-ordination Plan to respond to the evolving …
Paid leave for workers facing domestic or sexual violence
Up to five days of paid leave will be available for employees impacted by domestic or sexual violence, or parents of a child or dependent impacted by this kind of violence, thanks to new legislation. “People faced with domestic and sexual violence should …
New B.C. Access Grant makes life more affordable for students
A college or university education will be more affordable for thousands of students who are eligible for up to $4,000 per year through the new B.C. Access Grant program. “The new B.C. Access Grant will break down financial barriers and …
Tax relief for small businesses, non-profits, arts and culture groups
A new Interim Business Property Tax Relief program will allow local governments to provide immediate property tax relief for the 2020 tax year. This relief will apply to small businesses and non-profits, as well as arts and culture organizations, that are …
Governments, First Nations enhance caribou protection
After years of respectful dialogue, the B.C government has partnered with the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations and the federal government to achieve a historic agreement that strives to protect southern mountain caribou in northeastern B.C., while considering the …
Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone
Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education and making life more affordable for everyone. “From new roads, hospitals, housing, schools and child …
Joint statement on Women’s Memorial March
Premier John Horgan; Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant; Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement to acknowledge the annual Women’s Memorial March for murdered and …
Helping communities better understand local homelessness
To better understand local issues to help municipalities and local organizations best support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, government is conducting a second provincial homeless count. The Province is partnering with the Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC) …
Renewed team will help B.C. build on first year of climate action
A renewed provincial council will advise government and track progress on CleanBC initiatives to reduce pollution and create new opportunities for people around the province. Members of the Climate Solutions Council were announced by George Heyman, Minister of Environment and …