Streamlining processes to reduce barriers, cut red tape, foster innovation and create a more supportive, business-friendly environment in B.C. are the goals as the Province launches an ease-of-doing-business review. “We are listening to B.C. businesses as we work to ensure …
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BC Hydro has launched two requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI) to explore the next era of the province’s power potential, expand clean-energy resources and advance energy efficiency. These actions are critical to ensuring a stable, reliable electricity system that …
Province strengthens community-based primary-care services
The Province is launching an assessment of its primary-care system to ensure it is effectively supporting community-based solutions, including in rural areas, and providing everyone in B.C. with timely access to primary care. “We are working to ensure that everyone …
Province strengthens response to combat downtown street crime, disorder
Businesses in British Columbia will be better protected against property crimes with the launch of a new public-safety initiative focused on addressing street disorder and non-violent offences. The new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement (C-STEP) program will boost police efforts tackling …
Housing targets deliver more than 16,000 homes, new priority communities added
More people are finding homes as the Province and municipalities boost housing delivery through targets, with new communities joining the program.Housing targets have delivered 16,130 net new homes, built across the first 30 priority municipalities. In 2023, the Province implemented the Housing Supply Act, which enabled …
Province takes energy action to electrify economy, increase resilience
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 …
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 …