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The Government of Canada and the Haida Nation announce Voluntary Protection Zone trial on west coast of Haida Gwaii
In the spirit of reconciliation and in an effort to protect this area, the Government of Canada and the Council of the Haida Nation have launched a 14-month trial Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping, effective September 1, 2020. The Voluntary…
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund support for Western Canadian businesses tops $154 million
More than 2,400 businesses in Western Canada receive RRRF funding to protect almost 11,000 jobs and address the impact of COVID-19 September 3, 2020 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Western Economic Diversification Canada COVID-19 has had a severe impact on businesses…
Canada and British Columbia invest in green energy solutions
The governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing in infrastructure to get projects under way that meet people’s needs, address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and help communities restart their economies. Vancouver, British Columbia, September 1, 2020—The governments…
Backgrounder: Canada and British Columbia invest in green energy solutions
Chilliwack Design and Construction of Organic Food Waste Receiving and Pre-Processing Station and Digester #4 This project will include receiving and pre-processing equipment for organic food waste and modifications to the wastewater treatment facility. A new digester and an organic…
29 kg of suspected opium poppy seized at Pacific Highway
August 28, 2020 Surrey, B.C. Canada Border Services Agency/Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) today announced a significant suspected drug seizure and arrest at the Pacific Highway, British Columbia…
Minister Ng visits British Columbia virtually to meet with local businesses and exporters
As Canadian small businesses continue to face unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada remains committed to continuing to listen to and support them through the economic recovery. August 24, 2020 – Vancouver, British Columbia As Canadian…
End of lockdown and search at Matsqui Institution
From: Correctional Service Canada News release The lockdown put in place at Matsqui Institution on August 13, 2020 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations. August 20, 2020– Abbotsford, British Columbia…
Canada Invests in British Columbia’s Electric Vehicle Network
The Government of Canada is committed to innovation and to building a clean energy future to strengthen the economy, create good jobs and support the natural resource sectors. This commitment will be more important than ever as we begin to…
Kemess Underground Project — Public Comments Invited
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period as part of the post-decision phase for the Kemess Underground Project, an underground gold-copper mine located approximately 250 kilometres north of Smithers and 430 kilometres northwest…
Lockdown and search at Matsqui Institution
From: Correctional Service Canada News release On August 13, 2020, at about 11:00 a.m., a lockdown was put in place at Matsqui Institution, a medium security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search. August 14, 2020…