Rob Shaw Publishing date: May 26, 2020 15 hours ago • 3 minute read MARTIN OUELLET-DIOTTE/AFP/GETTY IMAGES VICTORIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed Monday to launch a national sick-pay program, citing the persistent influence of B.C. Premier John Horgan who has been …
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Summer camping in BC Parks
The 2020 summer camping season has arrived, giving people in B.C. more opportunities to get outside and connect with nature as most provincial campgrounds and recreation sites open June 1, along with more parks for day-use activities. To ensure British …
Updates: COVID-19 May 15, 2020
Dear VPG Community Members, As we begin a slow and careful recovery from COVID-19, B.C.’s Restart Plan will move into Phase 2 next week. We know a lot of people will have questions, including business owners who want to reopen …
Stay Kind, Stay Safe-speak out against anti-asian racism
For Immediate Release 2020TAC0021-000885 May 15, 2020 Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture STATEMENT Minister’s statement on hate crimes Translations available VICTORIA – Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in response …
free Calendula seeds at 2909 W. Broadway–please observe social distancing while taking some!
B.C. aims to give restaurants a liquor discount, expedite patio approvals
As quoted, Vancouver Sun May 13, 2020: Rob Shaw Publishing date: 24 minutes ago • 3 minute read Attorney General David Eby says B.C. restaurants will soon get wholesale pricing, and expedited liquor approval for outdoor patios, as part of an aid package …
COVID-19 Survey-please participate!
B.C. has flattened the curve and we are preparing to carefully re-start services, the economy and our lives. Your input is important as we develop our action plans. Tell us about your experience during the COVID-19 pandemic Public health and …
AG provincial representative on federal COVID-19 court initiative
BC Gov News May 8, 2020 David Eby, B.C.’s Attorney General, has accepted an invitation to participate as the provincial representative on the federal government’s Action Committee on Court Operations in Response to COVID-19. Chaired by the Chief Justice …
Province, TransLink to ensure transit service in place to support restart
People in Metro Vancouver can rest assured that they will be able to get back to work as the Province of B.C. and TransLink announced their commitment to ensure transit service is available as British Columbians safely restart the province …
Premier outlines plan to restart B.C. Safely
Parks, stores and bars: B.C. unveils gradual plan to reopen economy amid COVID-19 By The Canadian Press Wed., May 6, 2020 B.C. Premier John Horgan has announced the first stages of a gradual reopening plan for the province’s economy amid the COVID-19 …