The British Columbia government is eliminating PharmaCare deductibles for working families with the lowest incomes in the province, helping to make sure they get the prescription medicines they need but currently are struggling to afford, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced today. “No parent should have …
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Help is on the way for B.C.’s lowest-paid workers
British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers will earn a $15-an-hour minimum wage by June 2021, Premier John Horgan announced today, endorsing the recommendations of the Fair Wages Commission. “Regular, predictable increases to our minimum wage are one important way we can make …
Province and Airbnb working to fund affordable housing
The British Columbia government and Airbnb have reached an arrangement allowing the online company to collect provincial sales taxes on all short-term rentals conducted through its platform — a move that will help fund housing affordability measures for British Columbians …
Government directs changes to make ICBC work for B.C. drivers again
The British Columbia government is directing changes for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to bring about an end to its financial crisis, while keeping rates affordable for B.C. drivers, Attorney General David Eby announced. “ICBC was created to …
B.C. gets an ‘A’ for improved services and regulations
The many service improvements and streamlining measures that the British Columbia government has made to save people time, hassle and unnecessary costs, have earned the province an ‘A’ grade from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. B.C.’s top mark is …
B.C. and Guangdong work together to open doors for businesses, create good jobs in B.C.
Premier John Horgan kicked off his inaugural mission to Asia with a visit to British Columbia’s sister province Guangdong, China, to strengthen relationships and expand markets for the tourism, clean energy and technology sectors. “China is B.C.’s second-largest trading partner …
Province invests in B.C. community organizations to challenge racism
People throughout British Columbia will be better equipped to challenge racism, hate and discrimination in their communities as a result of funding to 32 community organizations, announced today by Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism. The organizations will …
Applications for Hosting BC sports event grants now open
Communities and organizations interested in hosting sporting events in 2018 can now apply for funding through the Hosting BC grant program. Hosting BC grants provide funds up to $35,000 to communities for hosting sporting events, while fostering economic, social and …
Province requesting proposals to give new life to old BC Bid system
After 20 years, the Government of British Columbia’s procurement portal is in need of an overhaul. A recently posted negotiated request for proposals (NRFP) is looking for submissions to update the BC Bid system with a focus on improved transparency …
New child-care spaces will help families around B.C.
British Columbia families will benefit from thousands of new licensed child-care spaces throughout B.C., announced Minister of Children and Family Development Katrine Conroy and Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen. “I’m excited to be announcing that we are …