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The Government of Canada invests in the Gibsons Landing Small Craft Harbour
Gibsons Landing, Sunshine Coast, BC – Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that bolster local economies and provide the commercial fishing industry with safe and accessible facilities. With approximately 45,000 Canadians employed in this sector, the…
Government of Canada investment in solar cell technology at Simon Fraser University strengthens British Columbia’s leadership in clean tech
Simon Fraser University’s Engineering Science lab receives funding to support clean technology projects April 17, 2019 – Burnaby, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada Solar power is one of Canada’s fastest growing sources of renewable energy. With proper infrastructure,…
Government of Canada to announce support for international travel from Saskatchewan and British Columbia
From: Western Economic Diversification Canada Media advisory Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement with Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic…
British Columbia-grown tech to improve British Columbia food production
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada British Columbia’s tech sector is being invited to propose solutions to help British Columbia (B.C.) food producers and processors increase their efficiency, sustainability and product traceability through the B.C. Agritech Innovation Challenge. The federal and provincial…
BC Conservatives Announce Trevor Bolin as New Leader
The BC Conservative Party introduced their new leader on April 8th in the Oceanview Suite at Pan Pacific Hotel. It is the first time since 2016 that the party has had a permanent leader. They have named Trevor Bolin from…
Government of Canada takes action to address Fraser River Chinook decline
Over the past 50 years, the world’s wildlife populations have declined by 60%. In Canada, 521 species have been identified as being at risk under the Species at Risk Act and the list is growing. Recent assessments by the Committee…
Action to protect Fraser River Chinook salmon
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Over the past 50 years, the world’s wildlife populations have declined by 60%. In Canada, 521 species have been identified as being at risk under the Species at Risk Act and the list is growing.…
Blackwater Gold Project — Environmental Assessment Decision
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency The Government of Canada is working to protect the environment while growing the economy and creating good jobs for Canadians. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced that the proposed Blackwater Gold…
Library and Archives Canada: 12 projects for preservation of documentary heritage funded in British Columbia
From: Library and Archives Canada News release Thursday, April 11, 2019 – Toronto, Ontario – Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will provide $1.5 million to support 52 projects (including 47 new projects) by archives, libraries and documentary heritage institutions throughout Canada. The recipients…
Government of Canada announces details of the new financial support program for eligible Canadian thalidomide survivors
Helping eligible thalidomide survivors access needed treatment, care and supports Health Canada The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian thalidomide survivors and helping them to age with dignity. The new Canadian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program (CTSSP) provides a…