Province of British Columbia News Archive

Time 2020-07-23 21:03:49

Web Name: Province of British Columbia News Archive

WebSite: http://archive.news.gov.bc.ca

ID:32860

Keywords:

British,of,Province,

Description:

Higher ‘dooring’ fine increases safety for cyclists VICTORIA – To help reduce cycling collisions and better protect everyone on the road, the Province of British Columbia is significantly increasing the fine for “dooring.” Investing in youth prepares next generation of farmers, leaders SAANICHTON – A small group of 4-H British Columbia teen members gathered at the Saanich Fairgrounds to learn more about B.C. agriculture through the Food for Thought agriculture awareness day-camp program, delivered by 4-H BC. Terrace Community Forest cuts greenhouse gas emissions TERRACE – A grant of $443,400 from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC to the Terrace Community Forest (TCF) is helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use wood fibre that would otherwise be burned. Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates VICTORIA – Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: Province bolsters COVID-19 support for local governments, transit VICTORIA – The Province is earmarking up to $1 billion of additional spending targeted to address COVID-19 impacts and restart plans of local governments and public transit services, conditional on matching federal contributions under a 50/50 cost-sharing criteria. Province provides funding for community clean energy projects VICTORIA – Seven clean energy projects in First Nations, northern and rural communities will reduce pollution and make life more affordable through the Community Energy Leadership Program (CELP). B.C. hits new child care milestone NANAIMO – Thousands of families in 34 B.C. communities will soon have access to quality, licensed child care, as the Province marks a new milestone in its Childcare BC plan. B.C. introduces free day-use passes for six provincial parks VICTORIA – To help people stay active and safe in six of B.C.’s most popular provincial parks, government is introducing a new, free day-use pass pilot program.   State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response VICTORIA – The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province's COVID-19 pandemic response. Search Newswire Click here to search for news releases issued before July 18, 2017

TAGS:British of Province 

<<< Thank you for your visit >>>

Hot Websites