Provincial News
by Nelson Daily Staff on Saturday Apr 18 2020
Interior Health is recommending anyone coming into contact with workers at the Kearl Lake oil sands project, north of Fort McMurray, to self-isolate for 14 days after Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, reported an outbreak of COVID-19.
by Province of British Columbia on Thursday Apr 16 2020
The Province is providing enhanced relief for businesses by reducing most commercial property tax bills by an average of 25%, along with new measures to support local governments facing temporary revenue shortfalls as a result of COVID-19.
by Kris Sims Canadian Taxpayers Federation on Wednesday Apr 15 2020
As British Columbians are bludgeoned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the government should do all it can to ease the financial burden caused by the virus and the ongoing economic lock down.
That includes lowering our mandatory ICBC auto insurance rates.
by Province of British Columbia on Tuesday Apr 14 2020
Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the declaration of the overdose crisis as a public health emergency in British Columbia:
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 14 2020
Re: Supply management impedes supermarkets from keeping pace with demand, Fraser Institute, April 3, 2020
by Contributor on Monday Apr 13 2020
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:
“Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: April 11 to 12, and April 12 through to midday today.
by Province of British Columbia on Saturday Apr 11 2020
Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province’s new temporary rental supplement.
by Contributor on Friday Apr 10 2020
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:
"We are announcing 40 new cases, for a total of 1,410 cases in British Columbia.
by Province of British Columbia on Friday Apr 10 2020
To ensure British Columbians have increased access to vital mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province has announced $5 million to expand existing mental health programs and services and launch new services to support British Columbians.
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 07 2020
To support British Columbians who need a place to self-isolate and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Province is partnering with local governments, non-profits and the hotel industry.
So far, more than 900 spaces have been secured at 23 sites including hotels, motels and community centres throughout B.C.
