The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, is launching an ambitious plan to harness British Columbia’s clean-electricity advantage, driving economic growth and transformative change, strengthening energy security and advancing climate action. “With this work, we are securing our energy and …
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B.C. declares provincial day of remembrance and mourning for victims of tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival
The Province of British Columbia has declared Friday, May 2, 2025, an official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025.Eleven people were killed and …
B.C. streamlines permitting for renewable-energy projects
The Province is taking action to speed up permitting for renewable-energy projects to meet growing demand for clean power, address climate change and secure energy independence for British Columbians in the face of unprecedented trade threats.Government introduced the renewable energy …
Province moving forward on short-term rental rules
The Province is providing an update on short-term rental registration (STR) numbers and deadlines ahead of the one-year anniversary of new restrictions to crack down on illegal listings and open up more long-term homes for people.By May 1, 2025, all …
Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity
Children and youth with complex care needs throughout B.C are closer to having access to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility, as construction is now underway. “We recognize that children with complex care needs and their families require support that …
Premier directs government to cancel American contracts wherever viable
The B.C. government has updated its direction to ministries, health authorities and core Crown corporations to critically review all contracts with United States companies to decrease the Province’s dependence on goods and services from U.S. suppliers. “As people are choosing to …
B.C. strengthens supports, cuts wait times for landlords, renters
Landlords and renters will benefit from new measures that enhance supports, while disputes continue to be resolved quickly and fairly. “Through our government’s investments in the Residential Tenancy Branch, we’ve reduced wait times for renters and landlords by an average …
New provincial task force will focus on food security, growth, economy
To ensure B.C.’s food supply and food economy continues to grow in the face of U.S. tariff uncertainty, and to help farmers find new markets, a new Premier’s task force on agriculture and food economy has been formed.“All British Columbians want …
Legislation helps expand parks, recognize Indigenous history
Legislation has been introduced to expand three existing provincial parks and rename two parks to recognize Indigenous connections. Through proposed amendments to the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act, Enderby Cliffs Park near Salmon Arm will be renamed Tplaqín/Enderby Cliffs …
Tariff Response
Our Premier David Eby is in Washington DC to meet with the Trump White House. It is very disappointing that Donald Trump decided to announce 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum during a negotiated 30 day pause. The provincial …