CANADA, November 28 - Premier David Eby is celebrating employees in the public service who have made distinguished contributions to strengthen communities and improve people’s lives throughout British Columbia. “The people and teams receiving the Premier’s …
CANADA, November 25 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we join people around the world …
CANADA, November 20 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Transgender Day of Remembrance: “On the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we join people throughout B.C. and around the world to honour the memories of transgender, gender- …
CANADA, November 18 - Premier David Eby has appointed a new cabinet that is ready to listen to British Columbians and deliver on the core challenges people are facing – a team that combines years of experience and fresh perspectives from outside of …
CANADA, November 15 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Gurpurab: “Sikhs in British Columbia and around the world today are celebrating the 555th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the …
CANADA, November 14 - The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First …
CANADA, November 12 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the passing of John Horgan: “The news of John Horgan’s passing this morning in Victoria leaves us with heavy hearts. John loved this province and its people. He sought to address …
CANADA, November 8 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day: “The flag atop the British Columbia Parliament Buildings has been lowered to half-mast today to mark Indigenous Veterans Day. This solemn day …
CANADA, November 7 - After two years of dedicated service, Matt Smith, chief of staff to the Premier of British Columbia, will transition out of his role and support incoming leadership. In consultation with Premier David Eby, his last day will be Dec. 20 …
CANADA, November 6 - Premier David Eby’s transition team continues planning and preparations so government can hit the ground running on the priorities of British Columbians when a new cabinet is sworn in Nov. 18, 2024, at Government House. “Judicial …
CANADA, September 19 - The Attainable Housing Initiative (AHI or Initiative) at the Heather Lands aims to provide homeownership for as many as 2,600 households with middle incomes in Vancouver. The Initiative is intended to provide strata leasehold homes …
CANADA, September 18 - Patients will experience improved care and nurses will experience a stronger health-care system as the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) have now established nurse-to-patient ratios for the majority of hospital settings. A new …
CANADA, September 17 - More than 248,000 people have been connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since the Health Connect Registry launched provincewide in July 2023. Hundreds more people are getting matched every day. In total, more than 570, …
CANADA, September 16 - B.C. is negotiating earlier pensions for wildland firefighters helping align their benefits with those of other public-safety occupations while they protect communities from increasingly challenging wildfire activity. “We owe a deep …
CANADA, September 15 - The Province is taking action to make sure people with long-term concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges get secure and dignified care by opening highly secure facilities for people under the Mental Health Act throughout …
CANADA, September 2 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Labour Day: “Workers built this province. Every day, we rely on workers to drive buses, to teach our kids, to take care of us in hospital. Workers make the goods we use, …
CANADA, August 28 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation – “We must build out B.C.’s electrical system like never before to power our homes and businesses to power a growing economy and to power our future. Throughout the …
CANADA, August 27 - Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy. “Every child in British Columbia should feel safe, supported …
CANADA, August 27 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31552 The King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded to outstanding individuals in British Columbia during a ceremony with the lieutenant governor. The Coronation Medal was created …
CANADA, August 23 - People living in Vernon and surrounding communities will benefit from increased access to team-based care as planning progresses on a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC). “We’re building up better access to doctors, nurses and …
