CANADA, September 12 - British Columbia continues to take action to help people with the cost of living by deciding that people receiving disability assistance can keep all of the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). This decision by the Province means CDB …
CANADA, September 11 - People living on Salt Spring Island will benefit from enhanced patient-centered care as the Lady Minto Hospital emergency department expansion nears completion. “The expansion and modernization of the emergency department at Lady …
CANADA, September 11 - Programs to keep children and youth away from gangs and organized crime in Campbell River are being bolstered as part of the Province’s actions to keep people and communities safe. “Gang and organized crime impact all of us, and we …
CANADA, September 11 - The Province continues to take action to keep people and communities safe through new initiatives that help to combat gangs, fight organized crime and stop criminals from bringing violence and toxic drugs into New Westminster. “Gang …
CANADA, September 11 - Police efforts to charge and prosecute people involved in gang activity in Vancouver are being bolstered as part of the Province’s actions to fight organized crime and keep people and communities safe. “Gang and organized crime …
CANADA, September 11 - Families in Surrey will have 915 more elementary seats in their community as part of the B.C. government’s plan to expand schools quicker. “We are committed to investing in Surrey so we have the classrooms needed for students, and …
CANADA, September 11 - People are settling into their new homes at a 70-unit affordable rental building in East Vancouver that gives priority to single women, and single mothers and their children. “Global challenges outside our control like high interest …
CANADA, September 11 - Andrew Mercier, MLA for Langley – “Adding new long-term care beds in a purpose-designed facility is great news for seniors in Langley and their families. This is another step we are taking to ensure older adults will have important …
CANADA, September 11 - New support for manufacturing businesses in the Kootenays will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products, and strengthen local economies and communities …
CANADA, September 10 - British Columbia’s deputy chief forester has determined the allowable annual cut (AAC) level for Tree Farm Licence 41 (TFL) south of Terrace will remain at 128,000 cubic metres. Some key factors considered in making this …
CANADA, September 10 - Indigenous people on and off reserve in B.C. will have access to approximately 1,600 new affordable rental homes through partnerships between the Province, through BC Housing, and Indigenous non-profit housing providers. “Around 1, …
CANADA, September 10 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, has released the following statement in celebration of the restart of operations at Quintette Mine in Tumbler Ridge: “The mining and mineral exploration sector is a …
CANADA, September 10 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31656 As part of British Columbia’s ongoing work to protect government information systems, the Province is entering an agreement with the Government of Canada to enhance …
CANADA, September 10 - B.C.’s First Quarterly Report shows the Province supported growing communities while responding to a major wildfire season, high interest rates across the country and global economic challenges. “In a challenging global economy, we’ …
CANADA, September 10 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31636 More survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence will soon have access to more accessible support and counselling services. As part of Safe and Supported: B.C.’s …
CANADA, September 9 - Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement regarding the filing of the fourth unexplained wealth order (UWO) application: “We are steadfast in identifying people who are …
CANADA, September 9 - Funding for a new secondary and middle school, on top of a recently completed school addition, will provide approximately 3,000 student spaces for families in the growing Langley community. “As more communities like Langley …
CANADA, September 9 - The Province is building on the progress it has made to cut harmful methane emissions by strengthening its regulations for the oil and gas sector. These regulations will help to make B.C.’s economy cleaner and protect people and …
CANADA, September 9 - Nearly 1,200 rental homes are coming soon for individuals, seniors and families with middle incomes in the Township of Langley and Burnaby, through new BC Builds projects. “Too many people are having a hard time finding a place to …
CANADA, September 9 - Seniors in Squamish and area are one step closer to improved and expanded long-term care as Vancouver Coastal Health prepares to build a new home with 152 beds. “Our seniors deserve accessible and timely health care that meets their …
