B.C. government promises to build 4,900 new affordable rental units
The government has promised to build more than 14,000 affordable rental homes over the next 10 years. Continue reading
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B.C. faces lawsuit after fracking dams exempted from environmental review
A conservation group is suing the British Columbia government for exempting two oilpatch dams from environmental rules years after the dams were built. Continue reading
Global News asks: Why a lack of open cannabis stores in B.C. on legalization day?
B.C. solicitor general says local governments, not the provincial government, are the ones making the decisions when pot stores will open in their communities. Continue reading
B.C. gov’t releases updated rules on cannabis, consumption
The province of B.C. has released its updated rules regarding the upcoming national legalization of cannabis. Continue reading
B.C. government sets targets to reduce poverty, won’t release plan until 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is promising to reduce the child poverty rate in B.C. by 50 per cent, and the overall poverty rate by 25 per cent, in the next five years. Continue reading
B.C. to fund drug for babies living with spinal muscular atrophy
People with SMA lack a protein that leads to constant deterioration of their muscles. But there is a cure. Continue reading
B.C. premier expected to announce cut to the maximum allowable rent increase
“Wages have not gone up 4.5 per cent.” Continue reading
B.C. government pressed to strengthen labour laws at Vancouver rally
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
The Ministry of Labour said in February it appointed a panel to review the BC Labour Relations Code to ensure unionized workplaces support fair laws for workers and businesses. Continue reading
Heading into busy fall legislative session, Premier John Horgan sets sights on housing, economic growth
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
It has been a busy 14 months for B.C. Premier John Horgan. Now, he is looking to the next phase of the government, one where the priorities are on keeping the momentum going. Continue reading
BC government launches campaign to prevent sexualized violence and misconduct on university and college campuses
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Information will be posted in local bars, on campus and in student newspapers as well as on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Continue reading
