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 …
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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 …
CleanBC Roadmap to 2030
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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 …
Annual allowable rent increase for 2022
The annual allowable rent increase has been set at 1.5% for 2022.
Extra supports for student, staff mental wellness
Student and staff mental health is an important focus as a new school year begins next week. Schools can expand mental health programs and services and introduce new supports thanks to a one-time investment of $5 million by the Government …
Healthier watersheds, wetlands for a stronger future
Communities throughout the province are restoring watersheds and wetlands to protect aquatic ecosystems and promote healthier environments for British Columbians and wildlife. During the past six months, more than 60 Healthy Watersheds Initiative projects have been launched at more than …