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Move! Commute! Connect! BC Active Transportation Strategy
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/funding-engagement-permits/grants-funding/cycling-infrastructure-funding/activetransportationstrategy_report_web.pdf
Fighting racism to build a safer, more inclusive B.C.
BC Government News. News Release. July 5, 2019. By Ravi Kahlon. Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism As quoted. Everyone has a right to live without fear of violence or discrimination, yet too many people face racism and hate as …
Province funds 23 projects to help restore salmon population in B.C.
Vancouver Sun, July 5, 2019. Laura Kane. As quoted: A project to transform aging dikes in the Lower Mainland to make them more salmon-friendly is among 23 proposals selected by the federal and provincial governments to restore wild fish stocks. …
Landmark tax successfully captures speculators, helps fund homes for people
BC Government News. Press release. July 11, 2019. As quoted: Ministry of Finance NEWS RELEASE Landmark tax successfully captures speculators, helps fund homes for people VICTORIA – Speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declarations indicate foreign owners, satellite families and those …
Ride-Hailing Regulations announced
Dear Neighbour: I thought I’d send you a quick update on a major announcement made by our Ministry of Transportation yesterday: Regulations have been finalized and released that will allow ridesharing services to operate in our province as soon as …
Immunization record reporting to be made mandatory in province
BC Government News. Press release. June 28th, 2019. As quoted: Ministry of Health Ministry of Education NEWS RELEASE Immunization status reporting next step in ongoing effort to protect against outbreaks VANCOUVER – Parents and guardians will be expected to provide …
CleanBC program seeks to help province combat climate change
BC Government News. June 27th, 2019. As quoted: Many government buildings will become smarter and more energy efficient in an effort to tackle climate change, thanks to the Province’s new CleanBC Government Buildings Program. “The B.C. government is leading by …
BC opens online survey to receive public input on daylight saving time
BC Government News. June 24th, 2019. As quoted: British Columbians are invited to share their views on how time should be observed in B.C. Most areas of B.C. “spring forward” into daylight saving time during summer months and “fall back” to …
B.C.’s ‘Pathway to Hope’ plans improved services for mental health and addictions care
BC Government News. June 26th, 2019. As quoted: People experiencing mental health and addictions challenges will soon have better access to the services they need, thanks to a new vision for care outlined in A Pathway to Hope: A roadmap …