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Economy
More than $89 million invested in clean economy infrastructure projects across British Columbia
More health-profession students will train at new UBC facility in Surrey
More people will have the opportunity to train for in-demand careers, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists and midwives, at a new state-of-the-art University of British Columbia (UBC) facility in Surrey.
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Minister’s statement on August Labour Force Survey results
Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for August 2024:
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Government Operations
Premier’s statement on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Firefighters’ National Memorial Day:
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Sts’ailes, Canada and B.C. celebrate coordination agreement to support child and family services
From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/sts-ailes-canada-and-b-c-celebrate-coordination-agreement-to-support-child-and-family-services-833129120.html
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Expect traffic pattern changes, road closures Saturday for cycling event
On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, people travelling between the Lower Mainland and Whistler can expect possible delays and closures from 5:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for the RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event.
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Multiculturalism
Changes to Name Act help keep people safe
Legislative changes are now in effect that will prevent dangerous persons convicted of serious Criminal Code offences from legally changing their names.
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Minister’s statement on July Labour Force Survey results
Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for July 2024:
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Funding supports francophone initiatives in B.C.
Six initiatives spearheaded by non-profit organizations will receive a total of $250,000 to promote and strengthen French language services in the province.
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Services
Premier’s statement on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Firefighters’ National Memorial Day:
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Sts’ailes, Canada and B.C. celebrate coordination agreement to support child and family services
From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/sts-ailes-canada-and-b-c-celebrate-coordination-agreement-to-support-child-and-family-services-833129120.html
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Expect traffic pattern changes, road closures Saturday for cycling event
On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, people travelling between the Lower Mainland and Whistler can expect possible delays and closures from 5:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for the RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event.
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