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Province submits court reference to protect B.C.’s coast
The Government of British Columbia has submitted a reference question to the B.C. Court of Appeal today to affirm its right to protect B.C. from the threat of a diluted bitumen spill. The reference question concerns provincial autonomy, particularly the …
April 18 2018 — Hats off Day and the Heights Merchants’ Association
Capital project grants available for community organizations
Sunday, April 15, 2018 9:00 AM The second year of British Columbia’s Community Gaming Grants capital project program gives organizations an opportunity to apply for funding to complete projects that provide significant benefits to their communities. The application dates for …
Province to eliminate barriers for first responders to access compensation for mental trauma
First responders, sheriffs and correctional officers will have greater access to services and compensation for mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can arise from traumatic workplace incidents, as a result of legislative amendments announced today by Labour …
Premier appoints Rental Housing Task Force to improve tenancy laws
Premier John Horgan has appointed a Rental Housing Task Force that will advise on how to improve security and fairness for renters and landlords throughout the province. The task force will be headed up by Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert, …
Premier’s statement on Kinder Morgan’s decision on the Trans Mountain expansion project
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement regarding Kinder Morgan’s decision to suspend non-essential spending on the Trans Mountain expansion project: “British Columbians expect their government to stand up for their interests and our coast, and to do everything …
B.C. government seeks leave to appeal National Energy Board ruling
B.C. government seeks leave to appeal National Energy Board ruling The provincial government has applied for leave to appeal a Dec. 7, 2017, ruling by the National Energy Board (NEB), allowing Kinder Morgan to bypass specific City of Burnaby bylaws …
New and extended leaves support working families
Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act today. The amendments, if approved by the legislature, will better support working families in British Columbia by providing new, extended and more flexible maternity, parental and compassionate care …