Tag Archives: Bc government
B.C. Government announces funding to help reduce wildfire risks
The Provincial Government has announced over $5 million to help Community Forest Agreement holders complete wildfire risk reduction projects. The B.C. Community Forest Association will distribute more...
Apr 01, 2021
Funding announced to help bus operators and airports
NDP MLA for Stikine Nathan Cullen is welcoming funding for bus operators and airports along the North Coast. The support will help ensure that companies are able to weather the challenges due to the C...
Mar 30, 2021
B.C. Government introduces improvements to the Home Adaptation Program
The province is set to make improvements to a program that helps seniors and people with permanent disabilities or diminished abilities with the cost of making adaptations to their homes for independe...
Mar 19, 2021
B.C. Government warning of potential zebra mussels in moss balls
The B.C. Government is encouraging anyone who has moss balls in their aquarium to inspect the plant for invasive zebra mussels. The highly invasive species has reportedly been found in a number of loc...
Mar 09, 2021
Provincial Government extends deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program
One of the main requirements has also been lowered to ensure that more businesses are eligible for the grant. The time to apply has been changed from March 31 to August 31. The requirement has been ad...
Mar 04, 2021
BC Government updates Covid-19 school safety measures
The B.C. Government announced new Covid-19 safety measures in schools. In a press conference today, Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside said K-12 staff, secondary and middle school students will ...
Feb 04, 2021
New tool launched to help Cannabis producers move into legal market
Cannabis producers in B.C. will now have an easier time entering the legal market. The Cannabis Production Regulatory Navigator has been created to help prospective cultivators and work their way thro...
Jun 16, 2020
Province, FNHA to provide temporary housing for Indigenous clients travelling for healthcare
A new partnership will see temporary housing near hospitals for people travelling from B.C.'s remote Indigenous communities for treatment. Many Indigenous clients have to travel long distances from th...
Jan 21, 2020
B.C. to announce help for stuggling forestry sector
The B.C. government will be making a couple of forestry-related announcements this week. Parliamentary Secretary Ravi Kahlon will be in Quesnel Wednesday to make changes to the allowable annual cut in...
Nov 12, 2019 (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
Province funds northern B.C. seniors service programs
The provincial government has announced grants for three northern B.C. community groups to improve seniors wellness. The Smithers Community Services Association, Dawson Creek Society for Community Liv...
Aug 23, 2019