British Columbians will soon benefit from more nurses to support their health-care needs as 602 new nursing seats are being added to public post-secondary institutions throughout the province. This investment is a key pillar of the StrongerBC’s Economic Plan, which …
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We have a plan for today and a vision for tomorrow The StrongerBC Economic Plan This plan builds on our progress to make life better for people and families. It lays out a long-term plan to grow BC’s economy by …
Mineral tenures surrendered in ecologically sensitive Skagit River Donut Hole
An agreement has been reached regarding historic mineral tenures in an area within the Silverdaisy watershed known as the Skagit River Donut Hole, surrounded by both Skagit Valley Park and E.C. Manning Park, and between Hope and Princeton. Consultation on …
Improving gender designation process for people in B.C.
Two-spirit, transgender and gender-diverse people in British Columbia are able to change gender designations on the BC Services Card, B.C. driver’s licence, BCID card and B.C. birth certificate without the confirmation of a physician or psychologist. This action, which came …
Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1
Paid sick leave will be standard for workers in British Columbia beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with a minimum of five paid sick days each year. B.C. becomes the first province in Canada to legislate this level of paid time off …
B.C. becomes first province to provide 100% rent bank coverage
Low- to moderate-income renters in every part of British Columbia now have access to rent bank services through an extended partnership between BC Rent Bank and the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society. “I’d like to extend my gratitude to …
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CleanBC Roadmap to 2030
Earlier this week, our government released the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, our detailed plan to fully meet B.C.’s climate targets and set our province on the path to net-zero emissions by 2050. The roadmap shows a clear path to how …
Province takes aim at banning problem plastics
People in British Columbia continue to take action to remove problem plastics from communities and the natural environment. New legislation will mean the Province can move more quickly to remove plastic debris through phased-in provincewide product bans. Changes under new …
Funding strengthens B.C’s system of substance-use treatment, recovery care
A new investment in B.C.’s system of substance-use care will build up treatment and recovery services for people who need them in communities throughout the province. This $132-million investment over the next three years for treatment and recovery services is …