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British Columbia Government News Press Releases

4,709 Press Releases
  • Published on July 11, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

    New habitat-protection measures support caribou in northeastern B.C.

    CANADA, July 11 - The B.C. government, Fort Nelson First Nation and the B.C. Energy Regulator (BCER) are working collaboratively to implement new protection measures to support boreal caribou recovery in northeastern B.C. “Helping caribou populations …

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  • Published on July 11, 2025 - 03:57 GMT

    B.C., First Nations advance long-term water planning for Nicola watershed

    CANADA, July 10 - The Province and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands (the Nicola 5 First Nations) are taking the next step to protect healthy and abundant water for people, fish and ecosystems in the Nicola …

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  • Published on July 10, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

    Province supports community efforts to protect against climate hazards

    CANADA, July 10 - The Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding (DRIF) program provides support to First Nations and local governments for projects that will enhance their ability to withstand and adapt to natural hazards and climate-driven events. …

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  • Published on July 10, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

    Update on measles cases in B.C., ensuring people remain protected

    CANADA, July 10 - Measles is an extremely contagious virus that can cause severe disease and complications, including pneumonia, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and even death. It can spread through air. People can pass the virus to others before …

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  • Published on July 10, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

    Engagement begins to support implementation of Infrastructure Projects Act

    CANADA, July 10 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32556 Public engagement is open to support implementation of the Infrastructure Projects Act, which aims to get shovels in the ground quicker for critical projects that people need in …

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  • Published on July 10, 2025 - 00:08 GMT

    Parks Canada and British Columbia invest more than $8 million to improve ecological connectivity

    CANADA, July 9 - From Parks Canada:  https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/07/parks-canada-and-british-columbia-invest-more-than-8-m-to-improve-ecological-connectivity.html Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defense procu …

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  • Published on July 10, 2025 - 00:08 GMT

    Nearly 50 spaces for women, children open in Kelowna

    CANADA, July 9 - More women and their children leaving violence now have safe, secure place to stay as 44 new shelter and transitional housing spaces have opened in Kelowna. “Making sure women and children escaping violence can live safely, comfortably …

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  • Published on July 10, 2025 - 00:08 GMT

    Minister’s statement on release of public-events safety report

    CANADA, July 9 - Terry Yung, Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services, has released the following statement in response to the release of the report for the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C.: “I want to …

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  • Published on July 10, 2025 - 00:08 GMT

    Next stage of engagement begins on Heritage Conservation Act improvements

    CANADA, July 9 - The Province, in partnership with First Nations, is moving to the third stage of consultation and engagement on improving the Heritage Conservation Act, which was last substantively updated 30 years ago, in 1996. Project background For …

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  • Published on July 8, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

    B.C. proposes ban on exotic cat ownership

    CANADA, July 8 - The Province is proposing regulation changes that would ban the breeding, sale and future ownership of all non-native and non-domestic cat species. While lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards and cheetahs are already regulated in B.C., other …

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  • Published on July 8, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

    Faster, cheaper power connections planned for new homes, businesses

    CANADA, July 8 - In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout the province. The changes, which took effect Saturday, July 5, 2025 …

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

    New affordable homes open in Qualicum Beach

    CANADA, July 7 - People living in Qualicum Beach with low to moderate incomes have access to 56 new affordable homes with the opening of the Residences at Qualicum Station. “With costs rising, it’s more important than ever that people have an affordable, …

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  • Published on July 7, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

    Province boosts tax credit for game developers

    CANADA, July 7 - Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation – “B.C.'s digital sector and gaming industry ranges from massive corporations to small, dedicated teams. We are building an ecosystem where everyone can thrive and …

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  • Published on July 4, 2025 - 20:48 GMT

    New funding expands RCMP hate crimes unit

    CANADA, July 4 - The Province is stepping up its fight against hate-motivated offences by increasing the staffing capacity of the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP. “Any form of hate, whether it be through criminal acts or racist language, has …

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  • Published on July 4, 2025 - 20:48 GMT

    Western Canada’s first menopause clinic supports more people in B.C.

    CANADA, July 4 - Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex Menopause Clinic, a first of its kind in Western Canada. “Women and …

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  • Published on July 3, 2025 - 23:05 GMT

    Off-ramp closed on Highway 1 near East 1st Ave.

    CANADA, July 3 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32541 An off-ramp along Highway 1 westbound near East 1st Ave. will close from Friday, July 4, 2025, to Sunday, July 13, 2025. This second closure of the northbound off-ramp at East 1st …

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  • Published on July 3, 2025 - 23:05 GMT

    People invited to help shape future of WorkBC

    CANADA, July 3 - B.C. is expanding employment services provided by WorkBC centres to offer more choice and tailored support to meet people's individual needs, helping more B.C. job seekers get jobs. WorkBC helps more than 100,000 people each year …

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  • Published on July 2, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

    More flexibility for development charges will unlock more homes for people

    CANADA, July 2 - George V. Harvie, mayor of Delta –  “On behalf of the City of Delta, I want to thank the Government of B.C. for introducing this timely and much-needed change. Delta council and I have been advocating to allow local governments more …

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  • Published on July 2, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

    Province launches program to fund IVF, support families

    CANADA, July 2 - People on the path to parenthood now have more supports as the Province launches its first-ever, publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, making IVF care more affordable and accessible for hopeful parents throughout British …

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  • Published on July 1, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

    Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month

    CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “Each July, British Columbia marks Latin American Heritage Month – a time to honour the cultures, histories and …

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