TORCH RELAY ROUTE REVEALED
Premier Gordon Campbell was joined by representatives of VANOC and the Government of Canada today to unveil the route for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, which will begin and end here in British Columbia. November 21, 2008 [More information]
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$20M GIVEN TO REMOTE COMMUNITIES FOR CLEAN ENERGY
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government will provide $20 million to remote communities to encourage and support sustainable remote community clean energy systems, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Richard Neufeld announced.
B.C.’S FIRST COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS OPENS DOORS
VICTORIA – People who receive registered social work services in B.C. will be better protected thanks to the creation of a new B.C. College of Social Workers, announced Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen.
8-1-1 SERVICE MAKES ACCESSING HEALTH ADVICE EASIER
BURNABY – Starting today, British Columbians can simply dial 8-1-1 to get 24/7 health information, medical advice and help navigating B.C.'s health-care system, announced Health Services Minister George Abbott.
MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVE $15.9 MILLION IN GRANTS
VICTORIA – Sixty-three local governments will benefit from a total of $15.9 million in provincial grants in lieu of property taxes, Labour and Citizens’ Services Minister Iain Black announced.
YALE, PROVINCE A MAJOR STEP CLOSER TO FINAL TREATY
VICTORIA – With the signing of an understanding by Yale First Nation Chief Robert Hope and chief negotiators from the Province, B.C. moved a step closer to having final agreements under the B.C. treaty process with seven First Nations, announced Premier Gordon Campbell.
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