CANADA, July 11 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Imamat Day: “Today, Ismaili Muslims in British Columbia and around the world will celebrate Imamat Day. “This year marks the 66th anniversary of His Highness Prince Karim Aga …
CANADA, July 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Canada Day: “Today, people in British Columbia and throughout the country are celebrating and reflecting on Canada Day. “Many people will watch parades and fireworks, enjoy …
CANADA, June 30 - Premier David Eby and Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, have released the following statement marking two years since the Lytton wildfire: “Today marks the second anniversary of the Lytton fire and five …
CANADA, June 29 - Premier David Eby and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement in honour of Pride 2023: “As communities throughout B.C. come together to celebrate Pride 2023, we celebrate the many …
CANADA, June 28 - Starting Thursday, June 29, 2023, people can book an appointment to see a pharmacist through a new provincial online booking system, making it even easier and more convenient to access the health care they need. On June 1, 2023, …
CANADA, June 26 - More pets will receive the care and attention they need in new state-of-the art facilities serving four B.C. communities. “For many British Columbians, pets are part of the family,” said Premier David Eby. “Yet sadly, it’s still too …
CANADA, June 22 - More people in Richmond and the surrounding areas will have access to high-quality long-term care as Vancouver Coastal Health prepares to build a new care home with more than 150 beds. “People in Richmond and across B.C. deserve good …
CANADA, June 22 - The Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Province, through BC Housing, met to celebrate progress on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and reaffirm their intention to work together on a holistic approach to housing that integrates learning, …
CANADA, June 19 - Katrina Chen, MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed – “These developments will not only make a critical difference for people and their families in Burnaby, they will also help relieve pressure in Metro Vancouver for people who want to live in the …
CANADA, June 16 - The Province and the City of Prince George have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes their commitment to work together to better support people who are unhoused and sheltering in encampments and to help prevent …
CANADA, June 15 - Chris O’Riley, president and CEO, BC Hydro – “It will take all of us working together to build a more sustainable economy as we broaden our clean and renewable sources of energy through this call for power. BC Hydro is committed to …
CANADA, June 12 - Indigenous Peoples will have access to better legal supports and healing opportunities with the opening of a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack and $10 million in funding to support First Nations’ community-based justice programs …
CANADA, June 9 - People in B.C. will benefit from sustained cutting-edge research, especially focused on improving health care, as the Province provides $20 million over two years to the Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC). “The partnership …
CANADA, June 8 - People and businesses in British Columbia will benefit from new jobs, diversified supply chains and a stronger, cleaner economy following the Province’s successful trade mission to Asia. The two-week trade mission included Japan, the …
CANADA, May 27 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/28888 Premier David Eby has called two byelections for the electoral districts of Vancouver-Mount Pleasant and Langford-Juan de Fuca. Final voting day for both electoral districts will be …
CANADA, May 18 - Students in the growing Willoughby area of Langley will soon benefit from a new elementary school. The school will include a neighbourhood learning centre that will offer services such as child care to benefit families in the broader …
CANADA, May 16 - Families, seniors and individuals in Coquitlam have started moving into 100 new affordable rental homes in the recently opened 55One, a 308-suite residential tower developed by Concert Properties. “When people have affordable homes in safe …
CANADA, May 15 - Lafarge Canada is receiving a $5-million investment to further develop its carbon utilization technology in cement production, which will reduce emissions and protect the air and environment. “B.C.’s strong economy and record growth means …
CANADA, May 12 - The revitalization of Vancouver Chinatown is being supported by the Province with $2.2 million to create a more vibrant neighbourhood for residents, visitors and businesses. “Chinatown is a strong community today and it’s also a living …
CANADA, May 11 - During the spring legislative session, Premier David Eby and the B.C. government focused on the issues that matter most to British Columbians – passing new laws and introducing solutions to help reduce costs for families, build more …
