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Economy
More buses, better service coming to Metro Vancouver
People in Metro Vancouver will benefit from shorter wait times and enhanced service frequency as a result of significant new funding for TransLink.
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B.C. plants its 10-billionth tree
B.C. is celebrating the 10-billionth tree planted since reforestation programs began in 1930, with two billion of those trees planted in the past seven years.
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B.C. takes action to strengthen rural Island, coastal economies
Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations along the west coast and Vancouver Island are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean-economy opportunities and infrastructure development.
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Government Operations
Stronger local-disaster response will keep people safer
People in approximately 100 communities will be safer during emergencies with provincial funding that will better equip local governments and First Nations to respond to emergencies.
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Model advances public safety, connects youth to services in New Westminster
Youth in New Westminster who are at risk of harm or victimization are benefiting from a collaborative approach to complex social challenges.
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New rules take effect to rein in short-term rentals, deliver more homes
New short-term rental rules that will deliver more homes for people are set to come into effect on May 1, 2024, as the Province releases additional information to guide hosts, platforms and visitors through the changes.
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Multiculturalism
Services
Model advances public safety, connects youth to services in New Westminster
Youth in New Westminster who are at risk of harm or victimization are benefiting from a collaborative approach to complex social challenges.
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New rules take effect to rein in short-term rentals, deliver more homes
New short-term rental rules that will deliver more homes for people are set to come into effect on May 1, 2024, as the Province releases additional information to guide hosts, platforms and visitors through the changes.
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More climate-action funding coming to communities throughout B.C.
Local governments and Modern Treaty Nations will be able to begin work on larger climate-action projects, protecting communities for the next generation of British Columbians.
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