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The Environmental Assessment Office confirmed that the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline project has substantially started, ensuring the environmental assessment certificate remains valid. This decision follows a detailed assessment process involving First Nations and other stakeholders, with construction activities considered up to November 25, 2024.
Highway 4 near Cameron Lake closed on June 11 due to a rockfall, prompting maintenance work to ensure safety. Local authorities will implement geotechnical engineering measures, including fencing, to prevent future incidents.
The B.C. government announced funding through its Rental Protection Fund to secure 220 affordable homes, ensuring stability for families and individuals amid a housing crisis. The fund has provided over $26 million to non-profit organizations for property acquisitions, with homes now averaging 44.2% lower than local market rates.
The B.C. government announced the addition of 295 new elementary school seats at Walnut Road Elementary in Surrey, supported by an $18 million investment. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for educational infrastructure as the community expands.
The Province of British Columbia is launching an ease-of-doing-business review to streamline processes and reduce barriers for businesses. Minister Diana Gibson emphasized the importance of gathering input from the business community to modernize regulatory systems and improve competitiveness. The review aims to simplify access to services and support sustainable economic growth.
The Province of British Columbia launched a free digital tool, the BC Home Energy Planner, to help homeowners and renters improve energy efficiency and lower heating bills. This planner identifies energy use issues and provides retrofit recommendations, aiming to reduce environmental footprints and prepare homes for extreme weather events.
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation, the Province of British Columbia, and Taseko Mines Limited signed the Teẑtan Biny Gagaghut’i Agreement, resolving conflicts over mineral tenures in the Teẑtan Biny area. The agreement mandates Tŝilhqot’in consent for future mining activities, marking a significant step toward reconciliation and collaboration. The Province will also make a one-time payment of $75 million to facilitate the agreement.
A B.C. delegation will promote the province's technology sector at major European tech conferences from June 9 to June 14, 2025. Ministers Diana Gibson and Rick Glumac aim to attract investment and create jobs for British Columbians while highlighting B.C.'s innovations. The initiative aligns with the province's Trade Diversification Strategy to expand market access.
The B.C. government continues to provide financial health support to members of the Sons of Freedom Doukhobor community as part of its apology for past injustices. Living survivors and descendants of those forcibly apprehended as children in the 1950s are now eligible for these funds, aimed at acknowledging their historical hardships. The deadline for contacting the Ministry of Attorney General for eligibility is January 2026.
The Province's racist incident helpline in B.C. has supported 807 individuals in its first year, with 94% of callers reporting their needs met. The toll-free service offers multilingual support and referrals to local community resources for those facing discrimination. The government has invested $2.2 million to enhance services for affected communities.