Dear Community Members, Happy new year. While 2020 was difficult for all of us in B.C., we have reasons to be optimistic about the coming year. So far, over 40,000 people in the province have received a dose of the …
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July 30, 2020 News summary
Dear Community Member, The pandemic has been a challenging time for parents and kids in B.C. While adjusting to new routines, figuring out online learning, and missing out on some summer activities, our kids have been remarkably resilient. But as …
BC Government Police Act Reform
Statement from Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General: “Everyone deserves to be treated fairly in our province and we acknowledge that for many Black, Indigenous and other people of colour, that hasn’t always been the case. “Ensuring …
B.C. bans commercial landlords who forgo federal rent relief from evicting tenants
As quoted: Emergency order is meant to protect small businesses during COVID-19, finance minister says. Alex Migdal · CBC News · Posted: Jun 01, 2020 11:05 AM PT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago B.C. Finance Minister Carole James said she’s heard from small …
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 …
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 …
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 …