News Items tag as: B.C. Government

Immunization status reporting required for B.C. students
June 28, 2019 - 2:09 PM

Parents and guardians will be expected to provide public health units with immunization records for students enrolled in the provincial school system.
B.C.'s dirty money strategy to be highlighted at meeting of ministers
June 13, 2019 - 9:30 AM

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's efforts to fight money laundering are expected to be front and centre today at a special meeting of federal cabinet ministers and their provincial counterparts to discuss national strategies for stemming the problem.
B.C. government launches survey following frustration from cellphone users
May 30, 2019 - 12:17 PM

The B.C. government has launched a survey in order to gain insight on what issues British Columbians have with cellphone contracts and billing, specifically when it comes to fairness and transparency.
B.C. NDP government to waive tuition fees for former youth in care
January 19, 2018 - 5:00 PM

The B.C. NDP Government has expanded the tuition waiver for young people formerly in care to cover all 25 public post-secondary institutions in B.C.
Four major affordable housing projects coming to Kelowna
December 01, 2017 - 1:53 PM

KELOWNA – At least four new projects aimed at helping the less fortunate find somewhere to live are coming to Kelowna, a city with the lowest rental availability rate in the country.
Kamloops Métis agency gains child welfare control
November 18, 2017 - 2:01 PM

KAMLOOPS – The B.C. government has transferred Metis child welfare authority to a Kamloops Métis agency.
Province announces millions for Kamloops and area projects
March 22, 2017 - 11:28 AM

KAMLOOPS - The provincial government has announced new funds for water and cycling infrastructure in the Kamloops area.
Okanagan College launches pilot program for trades training
December 05, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - Okanagan College is set to receive more than $218,000 for a pilot program.
Kelowna monument honours hardships of Chinese-Canadians
December 03, 2016 - 11:45 AM

KELOWNA – A monument unveiled today in Kelowna recognizes the contributions of Chinese-Canadians to B.C's history and economy.
Province to fund clean energy for the Skeetchestn Indian Band
November 17, 2016 - 2:57 PM

KAMLOOPS - Skeetchestn Indian Band is set to receive $30,000 from the province to create and develop a community-based energy plan.
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West Kelowna: The name that divided a community
KELOWNA - When popular B.C. band We Are The City made a community callout last week, they brushed up against what was once this region’s most sensitive subject. “Westbank (West Kelowna for you newcomers) Does anyone out there wa