Step 3: Starts July 1 The criteria for moving to Step 3 is at least 70% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with low case counts and declining COVID-19 hospitalizations. In Step 3, all sectors will transition to using communicable …
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Ticket buyers will soon have more transparency, fairer processes and better consumer protections when purchasing tickets for live events in B.C. “Before the pandemic, British Columbians told us they were frustrated with not being able to get tickets to …
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
“Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. On this day in 1990, the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder. We’ve come a long way since then. However, today remains an important day …
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 …
Sustaining arts and culture organizations
Arts and culture organizations are getting an extra boost to help keep the sector resilient as B.C.’s economy works to recover from the pandemic. “I know how difficult this past year has been for artists, without being able to connect …
We’re going to keep working for you to fix problems, get results for people, and together, build a better future for everyone in British Columbia.
Working For People Your government have been making different choices to make life better for people across the province. Since we formed government in 2017, we’re already: The largest middle-class tax reduction in a generation with the full elimination of MSP Premiums …
B.C. moves against ticket bots, proposes fines for scalpers caught buying in bulk
MUSIC NOTES by Travis Lupick on April 9th, 2019 – Georgia Straight The B.C. government’s effort to ban ticket bots was partly prompted by fans’ frustration with the rapid sell-out of the Tragically Hip’s July 2016 show in Vancouver.TRAVIS LUPICK In 2019, every …
Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes
“British Columbians have been waiting a long time for action against those who game the system to raise ticket prices through the roof. This legislation is going to help fans get a fair shot to buy tickets to their favourite …
Spencer welcomes over $5 million for Vancouver art organizations
“Before entering politics, I was a working professional artist. I know the important role the arts play in building community, and supporting a vibrant economy. Today’s increased investment in the arts from our government will help support incredible local artists …
B.C. government preps legislation on ticket scalpers and bots
B.C. will introduce legislation this fall to crack down on scalpers and bots that snatch up tickets to live events and gouge customers by reselling them for exorbitant prices, says the province’s solicitor general. Rob Shaw Published on: March 6, …