We know the past months of uncertainty have not been easy, but are vaccine roll out is speeding up as we are expecting to receive over one million doses of the Pfizer vaccine this month. The Pfizer vaccine has now …
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Public transit to be free for kids 12 and younger – a ‘bold’ B.C. budget line advocates applaud
Program could save families upwards of $50 per month If you have a child who’s 12 years old or younger, you soon won’t have to pay for their public transit pass. The B.C. government has unveiled a free transit plan …
Travel and COVID-19
Travel restrictions for non-essential travel in B.C. are in place until May 25 to stop the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. Fines can be given to people who leave their region for non-essential travel. Stay local and stay in your community. Do not …
Province introduces travel restrictions to curb spread of COVID-19
To help keep communities safe and protect British Columbia’s health-care system from COVID-19, the Province is introducing travel restrictions that limit non-essential travel in B.C. On the advice of Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO), Mike Farnworth, Minister …
Budget 2021 supports people now while building the foundation for strong recovery
Budget 2021 focuses on protecting people’s health and livelihoods through the pandemic, while making investments in services, infrastructure and opportunities to support a strong recovery and a brighter future for everyone. Budget 2021 addresses immediate challenges and builds the foundation …
B.C. Parks budget to increase by $83 million over three years following summer of record demand
B.C. parks expects to add 185 camping sites in 2021 The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 16, 2021 British Columbia will pump $83 million over three years into its parks for new campsites and to expand trails and accessibility as the province …
Paid leave for workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
The B.C. government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act that, if passed, will provide workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of their COVID-19 vaccine. The amendments ensure no one will lose …
B.C. moves forward on drug decriminalization, new overdose emergency response funding
As British Columbia marks five years since declaring the overdose crisis a public health emergency, its unprecedented toll continues to affect people in every part of the province. Taking action that is aligned with calls from police chiefs and public …
B.C.’s music industry gets an encore
People and companies in B.C.’s music industry can plan for the future with $22.5 million dedicated to the sector over the next three years though Amplify BC. “I know what the music industry has gone through this past year because …
Province shifts to Phase 3: millions to book vaccine appointments online
All eligible adults in B.C. will soon be able to follow an easy, three-step process to register and book their vaccine appointments online, as the Province moves to Phase 3 of B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan ahead of schedule. “British Columbians …