We’re seeking nominations to honour individuals and organizations who are strengthening multiculturalism and fighting against discrimination throughout B.C. For more information and to submit a nomination, click here. 

People and businesses in B.C.’s tourism industry have shown strength and resilience throughout the pandemic. We’re providing as much as $15 million through the Tourism Accommodation and Commercial Recreation Relief Fund to help offset certain fixed costs for eligible tourism businesses.This …

Everyone deserves to have their true gender reflected on their identification documents. Two-spirit, transgender and gender-diverse people are now able to change the gender designation on their B.C. Services Card, drivers license, BCID card and birth certificate without needing to show …

The recent surge in Omicron COVID-19 cases has been incredibly difficult on people and businesses. To continue supporting businesses that have been ordered to remain closed, our government is doubling the financial supports available through the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant program. Businesses …

The climate crisis is here and our government is committed to tackling it from all sides. We announced 25 projects that will support the adoption of cleaner technologies and reduce emissions in sectors, such as pulp and paper, mining, oil and …

More than 250 not-for-profit organizations are receiving more than $10.5 million in Community Gaming Grants. British Columbians will benefit from improvements to environmental conservation programs and public safety in their communities as non-profit organizations put their community gaming grants to work. We’re …

Further pandemic supports are coming for students and schools across B.C. 300,000 rapid antigen test kids will be delivered in phases, the first phase being rural and remote school districts for use by students with symptoms of COVID-19. “Since the return …

The ongoing pandemic and extreme weather events have increased demand for community services that support B.C.’s most vulnerable populations. B.C. local governments and modern Treaty Nations can now apply for grants to support crucial local services that respond to the impacts …

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/economic-recovery/closure-relief-grant   Applications coming soon Applications for the COVID-19 Closure Grant are expected to open in January. Applications will stay open until the end of February. Businesses will be able to apply if they had to close under the December 22, …

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