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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe

Friday, April 26, 2024 1:25 PM
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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe

B.C. is taking action to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in parks.


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New agritech plant anchors B.C.’s industrial blueprint

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:16 AM
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New agritech plant anchors B.C.’s industrial blueprint. Photo credit: Vitalus

A new state-of-the-art milk production plant and more jobs in the agrifood sector are coming to the Fraser Valley to help meet growing demand for dairy products.


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Joint statement on Bill 12: B.C. to convene online safety action table

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:15 AM

Premier David Eby, as well as representatives from Meta, TikTok, Snap and X, has issued the following statement on Bill 12:


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Historic B.C. legislation introduced recognizing Haida Aboriginal title

Monday, April 22, 2024 2:16 PM
Historic B.C. legislation introduced recognizing Haida Aboriginal title

A historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, was introduced to the B.C. legislative assembly on Monday, April 22, 2024.


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Premier’s statement on Passover

Monday, April 22, 2024 7:30 AM
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Chag Pesach Sameach!

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Passover:


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on Earth Day

Monday, April 22, 2024 7:00 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Earth Day:


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New rules take effect to rein in short-term rentals, deliver more homes

Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:06 AM
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New short-term rental rules that will deliver more homes for people are set to come into effect on May 1, 2024, as the Province releases additional information to guide hosts, platforms and visitors through the changes.


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B.C. takes action to improve literacy for students

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:13 AM
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B.C. takes action to improve literacy for students

More support for early screening and interventions will help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities be more successful.


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Haida Nation, B.C. recognize Haida Aboriginal title, a historic first in Canada

Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:50 PM
Haida Nation, B.C. recognize Haida Aboriginal title, a historic first in Canada

The Province of B.C. and the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) stood in HlGaagilda and signed the historic Gaayhllxid • Gíhlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement, a first-of-its-kind negotiated agreement recognizing Haida Aboriginal title in Haida Gwaii.


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Premier’s, minister’s, provincial health officer’s statements on the eighth anniversary of toxic-drug public-health emergency

Sunday, April 14, 2024 7:30 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the eighth anniversary of the toxic-drug public-health emergency:


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Premier’s statement on Vaisakhi

Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:30 AM
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Happy Vaisakhi!

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Vaisakhi:


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B.C. continues investments to support forest sector

Friday, April 12, 2024 1:30 PM

The Province is partnering with forestry manufacturers to build a strong forest-products sector and support good jobs in B.C. through significant capital expansion in their operations.


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B.C. acts to protect kids, school staff from disruptive protests

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:20 PM
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B.C. acts to protect kids, school staff from disruptive protests

New legislation will help keep kids safe and focused on their education by preventing disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests, on school grounds.


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Premier’s statement on Eid al-Fitr

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:30 AM
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Eid Mubarak

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Eid al-Fitr:


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B.C.’s first detox services for Indigenous youth coming to Island

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:34 PM
B.C.’s first detox services for Indigenous youth coming to Island

Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island struggling with drug addiction will soon benefit from a first-of-its-kind treatment centre that will offer culturally relevant detox and treatment services. 


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