Province takes energy action to electrify economy, increase resilience
The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, is launching an ambitious plan to harness British Columbia’s clean-electricity advantage, driving economic growth and transformative change,...
People moving into 132 new affordable homes in Coquitlam
Residents in Coquitlam have begun moving into 132 new affordable homes as construction is finished on part of the redevelopment of Hoy Creek Housing Cooperative.
“People...
Minister’s statement on April Labour Force Survey results
Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for...
Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Islamic Heritage Month
Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement to acknowledge Islamic Heritage Month:
“October is Islamic Heritage Month, when we are...
New acute care tower coming to Surrey Memorial Hospital
People in Surrey will have access to enhanced health-care services as plans move ahead for a new acute care tower at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
“Surrey’s...
New committee begins work to dismantle systemic racism
A new provincial committee has begun work to remove systemic barriers that make access to government programs and services challenging for racialized people in...
Helping local producers reach more people, communities in Kootenays
Local food producers in the Kootenays will have more opportunities to grow and reach more customers close to home, thanks to provincial support for...
Stronger measures will address sexual violence at post-secondary schools
Government is introducing legislation and an action plan to strengthen support for post-secondary communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence.
“Sexual violence is never...
Building a stronger B.C. with young climate leaders
More young people in British Columbia are gaining hands-on experience and helping communities respond to climate change through continued provincial support for Youth Climate...
Highway 1 at Tank Hill reopens to two lanes following major...
Highway 1 at Tank Hill will open to two lanes of traffic on the new overpass, restoring the grade separation between the highway and...