Low-income families and seniors in British Columbia, who are paying rent in the private market, will receive additional help from the Province, with improvements coming into effect for two rental-assistance programs. As part of the British Columbia government’s 30-point housing …
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The Province of B.C. has launched a class action lawsuit against opioid drug companies, whose marketing practices have had devastating impacts on the lives of thousands of British Columbians. The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, aims …
Government invites public input on a clean growth future for B.C.
As part of its work to build a clean growth future for the province, government is inviting public input on clean transportation, clean and efficient buildings, and a clean-growth program for industry this summer. “A responsible climate strategy means that …
More than 400 new campsites available for 2018 camping season
Visitors to BC Parks and forestry recreation sites have another reason to celebrate Canada’s Parks Day, with the addition of 431 new campsites throughout the province. “People are passionate about spending time in our beautiful provincial parks, and that has increased …
22,000 new licensed child care spaces to help B.C. families
Thousands of families struggling with the shortage of quality child care will benefit from the 22,000 new licensed spaces coming over the next three years. “Parents are struggling to find quality, affordable child care, and it’s time we made the …
Statement from Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation on racist vandalism
Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has issued the following statement on the recent defacing of signs in the Kamloops area: “The Government of British Columbia denounces and condemns in the strongest possible terms the racist vandalism of …
Government receives professional reliance final report
The Province has received the final report on the independent professional reliance review, commissioned by government last fall. The report provides recommendations on two aspects to improve the current professional reliance model. First, the governance of the professional associations that …
Premier’s statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27: “British Columbia is the most diverse province in Canada. Our history has been shaped by all the people who have helped build British Columbia, …
Province introducing tougher rules on payday loans, cheque-cashing fees
The Province is starting to tighten the rules to rein in payday-lending practices, and to protect people from excessive fees when cashing BC Employment and Assistance cheques. For some time, British Columbia’s most financially vulnerable individuals have used non-traditional lenders …
BC Parks reaches milestone for specialty licence plate sales
BC Parks has sold 100,000 specialty licence plates, generating $2.3 million toward protecting and preserving provincial parks. “British Columbians are passionate about our parks, and this passion has helped us far exceed sales expectations for our specialty licence plates, generating …